Formation of Ions (Honors)

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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An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

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Which type of particle is gained or lost to form an ion?

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Kittens

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What is a Rubidium ion's symbol?

• Rb^-
• Rb⁺
• Rb_^-2
• Rb⁺²

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What is a oxygen ion's symbol?

• O^-

• O⁺

• O^-2

• Ob⁺²

Atoms from family 2A on the Periodic Table are likely to form ions of what charge?

• +1

• +2

• 0

• −1

• −2