Ions

Front

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

Back

+1

Front

P has 5 valence electrons. It will have a charge of _______

Back

-3

Front

What is a positive ion called?

Back

Cation

Front

What is a negative ion called?

Back

Anion

Front

S has 6 valence electrons. It will have a charge of _______

Back

-2

Front

What is the charge of an ion with 2 valence electrons that loses both?

Back

+2

Front

What is the charge of an ion with 7 valence electrons that gains one?

Back

-1

Front

Define cation.

Back

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

Front

Define anion.

Back

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

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.