Flashcard - Ions, Gaining and Losing Electrons, Charges

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Atoms tend to gain or lose electrons in order to _________.

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have the same number of electrons as a noble gas.

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Negative ions are called ____________________.

Back

Anions.

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An atom that gains electrons will have a __________ charge.

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negative.

Front

When the element 'F' becomes an ion it will have a charge of __________.

Back

1-.

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When the element 'N' becomes an ion it will have a charge of __________.

Back

3-.

Front

What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

Front

What happens to an atom when it loses electrons?

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It becomes positively charged.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na) when it loses one electron?

Back

1+.

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl) when it gains one electron?

Back

1-.