Ions

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What happens to nitrogen's valence electrons when it forms an ion?

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Nitrogen will gain 3 valence electrons.

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What are cations?

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Cations are positively charged ions.

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What do elements in group 1 do with their electrons?

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Elements in group 1 lose 1 electron.

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What are anions?

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Anions are negatively charged ions.

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Why do atoms form ions?

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Atoms form ions because they want 8 valence electrons.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have 8 valence electrons.

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What is a valence electron?

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A valence electron is an electron in the outermost shell of an atom.

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How do metals typically form ions?

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Metals typically lose electrons to form cations.