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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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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A Radium atom wants...

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which particles change the charge in atoms when ions are formed?

• Protons
• Electrons
• Neutrons
• Kittens

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What is the ionic symbol for a phosphorus atom?

• P^-3
• P⁺³
• P^-2
• P⁺²

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