Naming Ions

Ions are: 

• atoms with a positive or negative charge
• atoms with no charge
• atoms with ONLY a positive charge
• atoms with ONLY a negative charge

Cations are

• positive
• negative
• neutral
• nonmetals

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If an atom gains an electron to become an ion, it is a(n)....

• cation
• anion
• noble gas
• metal

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Name that Ion
Li+

• copper (III)
• lithium
• ladmium
• iodine

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Name the ion...  P^3-

• Phosphorous
• Phosphide
• Phosphorous (III)
• Potassium 

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Will Magnesium gain or lose electrons to become stable?

• gain
• lose
• neither

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What is the symbol for the Sulfide ion?  (The most stable form of Sulfur)

• S^-2
• S⁺²
• S^-8
• S⁺⁶

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Name the ion....  Ca²⁺

• Calcium
• Calcide
• Calcium (II)
• Calciumide

Nitrogen will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

• gain 1
• lose 1
• gain 3
• lose 3

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Ionic bonds consist of the ____ of valence electrons.

• sharing
• transfer

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