Exploring Ions and Their Charges

What are the two types of ions?

• Metals and Nonmetals

• Protons and Neutrons

• Electrons and Protons

• Cations and Anions

What is the most common ionic charge for Group 1 elements?

• +1

• +2

• -1

• -2

Which group on the periodic table typically forms ions with a -2 charge?

• Group 15

• Group 16

• Group 17

• Group 18

What is the most common ion of chlorine and its charge?

• Cl, -2

• Cl, +2

• Cl, +1

• Cl, -1

How many electrons does a neutral chlorine atom have?

• 17

• 19

• 16

• 18

What is the most common ion for calcium and its charge?

• Ca, +2

• Ca, -1

• Ca, -2

• Ca, +1

An ion has 13 protons and 10 electrons. What is its charge?

• -1

• +3

• +2

• +1

An ion has 9 protons and 10 electrons. What is its charge?

• -2

• +2

• -1

• +1

What is the ion symbol for an element with 16 protons and 18 electrons?

• S^2-

• S^1-

• S^2+

• S^1+

What is the ion symbol for an element with 27 protons and 25 electrons?

• Co^2+

• Co^3-

• Co^2-

• Co^3+