Ions and Ionic Compounds

Front

Nonmetals form ____ by ____ electrons.

Back

Anions, gaining

Front

What is the correct formula for the compound, lithium oxide?

Back

Li₂O

Front

Metals tend to ____ electrons.

Back

lose electrons

Front

Ionic bonds form between two ions that have ____ charges.

Back

opposite charges

Front

When a nonmetal gains electrons, it becomes this type of ion.

Back

Anion

Front

What is an ion?

Back

An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A cation is a positively charged ion, formed by losing electrons.

Front

What is an anion?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion, formed by gaining electrons.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

Back

The charge of a sodium ion (Na+) is +1.

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl-)?

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The charge of a chloride ion (Cl-) is -1.