Ions

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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An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

What is the charge of a sodium ion?

• +2

• +1

• -1

• -2

Group 17 always has ions with a charge of 

• +1
• +2
• -1
• -2

What charge will an Oxygen ion have? 

• +1
• -1
• +2
• -2

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

• +3
• +5
• -3
• -5

Which of the following has a -3 charge?

• Boron
• Fluorine
• Nitrogen
• Neon

Elements on the LEFT side of the periodic table will most likely form:

• Positive ions
• Negative ions
• Neutral Ions
• None of these

Which of the following has a -1 charge? 

• Aluminum
• Bromine
• Calcium
• Potassium

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible