What is a positive ion called?

• anion

• cation

• isotope

• covalent

What is a negative ion called?

• anion

• cation

• covalent

• isotope

How many electrons would a Nitrogen ion gain/lose? If it has 5 valence electrons.

• lose 5

• gain 5

• lose 3

• gain 3

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the ion formed from Sulfur? If it has 6 valence electrons.

• S⁺²

• S^-2

• S⁺⁶

• S^-6

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

How many electrons would a Calcium ion gain/lose? If it has 2 valence electrons.

• lose 1

• gain 1

• lose 2

• gain 2

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

If an atom loses electrons, the charge will be positive.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

A Bromine ion gains 1 electron, which of the following is the correct symbol for a Bromine ion?

• Br^-1

• Br⁺¹

• Br⁺⁷

• Br^-7

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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

• -1
• -2
• +1
• +2

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

An atom with 2 protons, 3 neutrons, and 4 electrons has a charge of ____.

• +2

• -2

• +3

• 0

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

If an element has 3 valence electrons, what charge will likely form on its ion ?

• +3

• +5

• -3

• -5

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1