Ion Formation

Front

What is the charge of an ion formed by Group 1 elements?

Back

1+

Front

What type of ions do metal atoms most likely form?

Back

Positively charged cations.

Front

What type of ions do nonmetal atoms most likely form?

Back

Negatively charged anions.

Front

Why do atoms form ions?

Back

Because atoms want to be stable.

Front

What is the charge of an ion formed by Group 2 elements?

Back

2+

Front

Define cation.

Back

A positively charged ion.

Front

Define anion.

Back

A negatively charged ion.

Front

What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

Back

It becomes a cation.

Front

What happens to an atom when it gains an electron?

Back

It becomes an anion.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight electrons in their valence shell.