Understanding Ions

What distinguishes ions from isotopes?

• Ions and isotopes are the same, both having a charge due to electron gain or loss.

• Ions have a charge due to electron gain or loss, while isotopes differ in neutron number.

• Ions differ in neutron number, while isotopes have a charge due to electron gain or loss.

• Ions and isotopes are the same, both differing in neutron number.

What happens to a lithium atom when it loses one valence electron?

• It remains neutral.

• It becomes a positively charged ion.

• It becomes a negatively charged ion.

• It becomes a noble gas.

Which type of elements on the periodic table typically form cations?

• Non-metals

• Metals

• Noble gases

• Metalloids

What is the charge of a cation formed by an alkali metal?

• 2+

• 1+

• 3+

• 0

How do anions form?

• By losing electrons

• By gaining protons

• By gaining electrons

• By losing protons

Which group of elements typically forms anions?

• Metals

• Metalloids

• Noble gases

• Non-metals

What suffix is added to the root name of an element to name an anion?

• -ous

• -ate

• -ide

• -ite

What is the name of the ion formed when sulfur gains two electrons?

• Sulfur ion

• Sulfide

• Sulfate

• Sulfurate

How is a cation named?

• By adding '-ate' to the element name

• By adding '-ide' to the element name

• By using the element name followed by 'ion'

• By using the element name followed by '-ous'

What is the charge of an oxide ion?

• 1-

• 2-

• 3-

• 0