11/6 Ions Quiz

What is an ion?

• An ion is a type of subatomic particle that is smaller than an atom.

• An ion is a type of gas that is commonly found in outer space.

• An ion is a type of chemical bond that forms between two atoms.

• An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.

What is the charge of a cation?

• +1

• +2

• 0

• -1

What is the charge of an anion?

• Negative

• Zero

• Neutral

• Positive

Give an example of a cation.

• chloride ion (Cl-)

• potassium ion (K+)

• nitrate ion (NO3-)

• sodium ion (Na+)

Give an example of an anion.

• sodium ion

• potassium ion

• calcium ion

• chloride ion

How are cations formed?

• By remaining neutral

• By sharing electrons

• By gaining electrons

• By losing electrons

How are anions formed?

• By gaining electrons

• By sharing electrons

• By losing electrons

• By not gaining or losing electrons

What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

• A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

• A cation is a larger ion than an anion.

• A cation and an anion have the same charge.

• A cation is a negatively charged ion, while an anion is a positively charged ion.

What is the symbol for a cation?

• +

• /

• *

• -

What is the symbol for an anion?