Ions

What is a positive ion called?

(a)  

• anion
• cation
• isotope
• covalent

What is a negative ion called?

(a)  

• anion
• cation
• covalent
• isotope

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

(a)  

• true
• false

If an atom loses electrons, it becomes a negative ion.

(a)  

• True
• False

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

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

Cations are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Anions are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

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

• -1
• -2
• +1
• +2