Ions and Ionic Compounds

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is the ionic charge of elements in Group 13 of the periodic table?

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+3

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What is the ionic charge of Group 14 of the periodic table?

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+/-4

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What is the ionic symbol for a phosphorus atom?

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P^-3

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What happens to an atom when it loses electrons?

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It becomes positive.

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What is the ionic charge of boron (B)?

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+3

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion, formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the ionic charge of sodium (Na)?

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+1

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What is the ionic charge of chlorine (Cl)?

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-1