Ions

What is an ion?

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

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Barium atoms want to form...

• an anion
• a cation
• an onion
• a cuddly kitten friend

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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An Arsenic atom wants to form...

• An anion
• A cation
• An onion
• A cuddly kitten friend

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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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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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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Cations are...

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Purring

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

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

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

A Silicon atom wants...

• 3 more electrons
• 3 less electrons
• 4 more or less electrons
• 2 more electrons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

A Radium atom wants...

• One more electron
• One less electron
• Two more electrons
• Two less electrons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1