Naming Ionic Bonds

What is a cation?

• Neutral ion

• Negatively charged ion

• Anion

• Positively charged ion

Give an example of a cation.

• Chloride ion (Cl-)

• Potassium ion (K+)

• Sodium ion (Na+)

• Carbonate ion (CO3^2-)

What is an anion?

• A negatively charged ion

• A positively charged ion

• A molecule

• A neutral ion

Provide an example of an anion.

• Potassium ion (K+)

• Sodium ion (Na+)

• Nitrogen ion (N-)

• Chloride ion (Cl-)

How are cations formed?

• By losing electrons

• By gaining electrons

• By sharing electrons

• By becoming neutral

How are anions formed?

• Atoms gain electrons to form anions.

• Atoms lose electrons to form anions.

• Anions are created by splitting molecules.

• Anions are formed by combining two atoms.

What is the charge of a common cation, sodium (Na)?

• +1

• 0

• +2

• -1

What is the charge of a common cation, aluminum (Al)?

• +1

• +3

• +2

• -3

What is the charge of a common anion, oxide (O)?

• -1

• 0

• -2

• +2

According to the Octet Rule, atoms want ____ electrons in their outermost energy level or shell.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

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