Ions

Front

What are cations?

Back

Cations are positively charged ions.

Front

What charge will likely form on an ion with 3 valence electrons?

Back

+3

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion?

Back

+1

Front

How many valence electrons will beryllium lose when forming an ionic bond?

Back

Beryllium will lose 2 valence electrons.

Front

What happens to valence electrons when negative ions form?

Back

Negative ions form when atoms gain valence electrons.

Front

What are anions?

Back

Anions are negatively charged ions.

Front

What charge do most nonmetals form when they become ions?

Back

Most nonmetals form negative charges.

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion?

Back

The charge of a chloride ion is -1.

Front

What happens to an atom that loses electrons?

Back

It becomes a cation with a positive charge.

Front

What is the term for the outermost electrons in an atom?

Back

Valence electrons.