Ions

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Na has 1 valence electron. It will have a charge of _______

Back

+1

Front

Cations have what charge?

Back

+ (positive)

Front

F has 7 valence electrons. It will have a charge of _______

Back

-1

Front

Valence electrons means..

Back

Electrons on the outer most energy level

Front

What is a positive ion called?

Back

Cation

Front

What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

Front

How do atoms become ions?

Back

Atoms become ions by losing or gaining electrons.

Front

What charge do metals typically form?

Back

Metals typically form positive ions (cations).

Front

What charge do nonmetals typically form?

Back

Nonmetals typically form negative ions (anions).

Front

What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight valence electrons.