Ions

Front

Negative ions form when atoms _________ valence electrons.

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gain

Front

Ions are:

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atoms with a positive or negative charge

Front

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

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Negative

Front

What is the charge of an atom that has gained one electron?

Back

-1

Front

An atom with atomic number 6 would have how many protons?

Back

6

Front

What are positive ions called?

Back

Cations

Front

What are negative ions called?

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Anions

Front

What happens to an atom's charge when it loses electrons?

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It becomes positive.

Front

What is the overall charge of a neutral atom?

Back

0

Front

How many electrons does a neutral atom of carbon have?

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6