Ionic Formation and Properties

Ionic Formation and Properties

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry, Science, Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video provides a quick introduction to ions, explaining how atoms can gain or lose electrons to form ions. It covers the two types of ions: anions, which have more electrons than protons and a negative charge, and cations, which have fewer electrons and a positive charge. The video also discusses the behavior of elements in different groups of the periodic table, including how they gain or lose electrons to achieve stability. Group 1 and 2 elements lose electrons, while Groups 13 to 17 gain electrons. Group 18 elements have a complete valence shell and do not form ions. Group 14 elements can either gain or lose electrons. The video concludes with a brief mention of further resources and encourages viewers to engage with the content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an ion?

An atom with equal protons and electrons

An atom that has gained or lost protons

An atom that has gained or lost electrons

An atom with a neutral charge

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of ion has more electrons than protons?

Anion

Cation

Neutral atom

Isotope

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Group 1 elements typically form ions?

By gaining one electron

By losing one electron

By gaining two electrons

By losing two electrons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What charge do Group 2 elements typically have when they form ions?

+1

+2

-1

-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of elements is more likely to gain three electrons?

Group 13

Group 14

Group 15

Group 16

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical charge of ions formed by Group 16 elements?

+1

-1

-2

+2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do Group 18 elements not form ions?

They have a complete valence shell

They are too reactive

They have too many electrons

They are unstable

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