Ion Formations

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What rule states that atoms lose, gain or share electrons in order to acquire a full set of eight valence electrons?

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Octet Rule

Front

What is it called when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond

Front

What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

Front

What is a charged atom known as?

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Ion

Front

Where are the noble gases located on the periodic table?

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On the right hand side of the periodic table.

Front

What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

Front

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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It becomes a cation, which is positively charged.

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What happens to an atom when it gains an electron?

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It becomes an anion, which is negatively charged.