Flashcard#8 Ion Formation

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What charge will a beryllium (Be) ion have?

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2+

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A positively charged atom is called a(n) ________.

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cation

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The Lewis Dot structure for aluminum would have ______ electrons.

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3

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Valence electrons are those that are ______.

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in the outermost energy level of the atom.

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Which of these is the electron configuration of an atom most likely to lose an electron?

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1

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What is the definition of a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is the definition of an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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How many valence electrons does sodium (Na) have?

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1

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What is the electron configuration of chlorine (Cl)?

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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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It becomes a cation.