Ions and Ionic Compounds

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

charge of lithium ion

• -2

• -1

• +1

• +2

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

• Positive ions

• Negative ions

• Neutral Ions

• None of these

Cations are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Purring

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Invinsible

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

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Kittens

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What is the ionic symbol for a Caesium atom?

• Cs⁺

• Cs^-

• Cs⁺²

• Cs^-2

If my charge becomes 2+ what does that say about me?

• I am stealing 2 electrons

• I am losing 2 electrons

• I am in period 2

• I have an atomic # of 2

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If I gain electrons I become

• Positive because I've added to my atom

• negative because I've added electrons

• same because i'm balanced

• equal because now I have electrons

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