Ion Formation-SY25

Front

What is a negatively charged ion called?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion.

Front

What's the charge of the sulfur (sulfide) ion?

Back

The charge of the sulfide ion (S) is -2.

Front

What's the charge of the calcium (Ca) ion?

Back

The charge of the calcium ion (Ca) is +2.

Front

A cation is formed when:

Back

A cation is formed when metals lose electrons.

Front

Oxygen is in group 16 (6A) of the periodic table, which ion would it form?

Back

Oxygen would form the O²⁻ ion.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A cation is a positively charged ion.

Front

How do non-metals typically form ions?

Back

Non-metals typically gain electrons to form anions.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium (Na) ion?

Back

The charge of a sodium ion (Na) is +1.

Front

What type of ion is formed by chlorine (Cl)?

Back

Chlorine typically forms a Cl⁻ ion.

Front

What is the general trend for ionization energy across a period?

Back

Ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right.