Ions

What is an ion?

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

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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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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
• Invinsible

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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What is the charge of an atom that has lost one electron?

• -1
• -2
• +1
• +2

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What is the charge of an atom that has gained one electron?

• -1
• -2
• +1
• +2

How will an atom with 2 valence electrons become chemically stable?

• by gaining 2 electrons

• by losing 2 electrons

• by gaining 6 electrons

• by losing 6 electrons

How will an atom with 5 valence electrons become chemically stable?

• by losing 5 electrons

• by gaining 5 electrons

• by losing 3 electrons

• by gaining 3 electrons