Ionic and Covalent Bonding

Valence electrons can be determined by looking at the atom's

• atomic mass

• group number

• period

• atomic number

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What is an ion?

• A Charged Atom
• A Large Atom
• A Small Atom
• A Cute Atom

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Cations are...

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Purring

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Anions are...

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Crying

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Invisible

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An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Invisible

Nonmetals are

• usually cations
• likely to lose electrons
• usually negative ions
• all of these

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Why are ions formed?

• To make our lives difficult
• Because atoms want 8 valence electrons
• Because atoms have the same number of protons and electrons
• Because atoms gained neutrons

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What is the charge on a Hydrogen ion?

• +1
• 1
• 2

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What is the charge on an Aluminium ion?

• 3
• +3
• +2
• +1