Valence Electrons and Ions

Front

Ions have the same number of protons but different number of _____________.

Back

electrons

Front

Metals form positive ions which are also known as __________.

Back

cations

Front

Atoms in Group 18 have NO charge because they fulfill the __________ rule.

Back

octet

Front

Atoms in Group 13 will __________ 3 electrons to form a +3 charge.

Back

lose

Front

Isotopes have the same number of protons but different number of _____________.

Back

neutrons

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

A cation has a positive charge.

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

An anion has a negative charge.

Front

How do nonmetals typically form ions?

Back

Nonmetals typically gain electrons to form anions.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.