Ions

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What charge will an Oxygen ion have?

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-2

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Why are ions formed?

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Because atoms want 8 valence electrons

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Cations are...

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Positive

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Noble gas elements (Group 18)

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never form ions

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Nitrogen will ____ valence electrons when forming an ion.

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gain 3

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What is an ion?

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

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What are anions?

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Negatively charged ions formed by gaining electrons.

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What are cations?

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Positively charged ions formed by losing electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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

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How do metals typically form ions?

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Metals usually lose electrons to form cations.