S25B Practice Flashcard-Cations vs. Anions Use your PT and packet #8

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What do atoms lose or gain electrons to resemble?

Back

Atoms lose or gain electrons to become like their nearest noble gas.

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What is an anion?

Back

An anion has more electrons than protons.

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What is the name of an aluminum atom after it loses three electrons?

Back

The name changes to aluminum ion.

Front

What charge does an anion have?

Back

An anion is always negative.

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What happens to a cation in terms of electrons?

Back

A cation will lose electrons.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A cation is an ion with a positive charge, formed by losing electrons.

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What is the charge of a neutral atom?

Back

A neutral atom has no charge, with equal numbers of protons and electrons.

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What is the periodic table used for?

Back

The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number and properties.

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What is the significance of noble gases in electron configuration?

Back

Noble gases have full electron shells, making them stable and unreactive.

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How do ionic bonds form?

Back

Ionic bonds form when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, creating cations and anions.