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Ions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a positive ion called?

(a)  
Choose from the below words
anion
cation
isotope
covalent
2.

What is a negative ion called?

(a)  
Choose from the below words
anion
cation
covalent
isotope
3.

If an atom gains electrons, the charge will be positive.

(a)  
Choose from the below words
true
false
4.

If an atom loses electrons, it becomes a negative ion.

(a)  
Choose from the below words
True
False
5.

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

a)

Protons

b)

Electrons

c)

Neutrons

6.

Cations are...

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

7.

Anions are...

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

8.

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

9.

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

10.
What is the charge of an atom that has lost one electron?
a)
-1
b)
-2
c)
+1
d)
+2