IS3 Element Families, Valence Electrons & Ion Charge

Front

What is the charge of an ion if it gains 3 electrons?

Back

-3

Front

What charge will an atom with 3 valence electrons have when it forms an ion?

Back

+3

Front

Which particle is gained or lost when an atom becomes an ion?

Back

Electrons

Front

What is a general chemical characteristic of metals based on their location on the Periodic Table?

Back

They tend to lose electrons.

Front

What charge will an atom with 1 valence electron have when it becomes an ion?

Back

+1

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that determine its chemical properties.

Front

How do nonmetals typically form ions?

Back

By gaining electrons.

Front

What is the typical charge of an ion formed by an alkali metal?

Back

+1

Front

What is the typical charge of an ion formed by alkaline earth metals?

Back

+2

Front

What happens to the ion charge when an atom loses electrons?

Back

The ion charge becomes positive.