Ions

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O ionizes to a charge of ________.

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-2

Front

Cl ionizes to a charge of _________.

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-1

Front

Ca ionizes to a charge of _______.

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+2

Front

Na ionizes to a charge of _______.

Back

+1

Front

N ionizes to a charge of _______.

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-3

Front

What is an ion?

Back

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

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

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

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

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

Front

What is the significance of ionization in chemical reactions?

Back

Ionization is crucial in chemical reactions as it affects the reactivity and bonding of elements.

Front

How does the position of an element in the periodic table relate to its ionization charge?

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Elements in the same group typically have similar ionization charges due to their similar electron configurations.