Ion formation and properties of ionic compounds

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What is the charge of a hydrogen ion?

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+1

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What charge does oxygen have when it becomes an ion?

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-2

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True or False: When an atom gains electrons, it becomes positively charged.

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False

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True or False: A cation is a negatively charged atom.

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False

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How does calcium become a calcium ion?

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Lose 2 electrons

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule that has a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the general trend for the charges of Group 1 elements?

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They typically form +1 cations.

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What is the general trend for the charges of Group 2 elements?

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They typically form +2 cations.