Ion Formation

What is an ion?

• a neutral atom

• an atom that has gained or lost electrons

• an atom that has gained or lost neutrons

• an atom that has gained or lost protons

cations are formed when an atom loses electrons

• True

• False

In this example, F is 

• oxidized

• reduced

How many total electrons does a fluorine ion have?

• 2

• 7

• 9

• 10

non metals tend to form 

• anions

• cations

how many valence electrons does Al have?

• 13

• 10

• 3

• 1

oxidation is the process of 

• gaining electrons

• gaining protons

• losing protons

• losing electrons

the metals in group 14 will form a __ ion.

• +4

• -4