Introduction to Ions

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Ion

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atom or molecule with electric charge

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Positive ion

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Cation

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Negative ion

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Anion

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Charge of a sodium ion

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latex="+1">

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Ion formation

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or losing electrons

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Example of a cation

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latex="\text{Na}^+">

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Example of an anion

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latex="\text{Cl}^-">

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Comparing atoms and ions

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have different numbers of electrons

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Predicting ion charge for magnesium

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latex="+2">

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Reason for ion formation

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become more stable