Ions

Front

What is a positive ion called?

Back

Cation

Front

If an atom loses electrons, what happens to its charge?

Back

The charge becomes positive.

Front

How many electrons does a Calcium ion lose?

Back

Calcium ion loses 2 electrons.

Front

What is a negative ion called?

Back

Anion

Front

What is the ion formed from Sulfur?

Back

S^-2

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 charge does an anion carry?

Back

An anion carries a negative charge.

Front

What charge does a cation carry?

Back

A cation carries a positive charge.

Front

What happens to the charge of an atom that gains electrons?

Back

The charge becomes negative.

Front

What is the process of an atom losing or gaining electrons called?

Back

Ionization.