Ions

What is a positive ion called?

• anion

• cation

• isotope

• covalent

What is a negative ion called?

• anion

• cation

• covalent

• isotope

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

• true

• false

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

• True

• False

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

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Anions are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Cations 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