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Cations and anions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date

1-5.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What is an ion?

a)

A charged particle with unequal protons and electrons

b)

A neutral particle

c)

A particle with equal protons and electrons

d)

A particle with only protons

2.

What happens when an atom loses electrons?

a)

It becomes a negatively charged ion

b)

It becomes a neutral atom

c)

It becomes a positively charged ion

d)

It remains unchanged

3.

Which type of ion is formed when an atom gains electrons?

a)

Cation

b)

Neutron

c)

Anion

d)

Proton

4.

What is a cation?

a)

A negatively charged ion

b)

A positively charged ion

c)

An atom with more electrons than protons

d)

A neutral atom

5.

What is an anion?

a)

A positively charged ion

b)

A negatively charged ion

c)

An atom with more protons than electrons

d)

A neutral atom

6.

Ions that are formed by the loss of electrons are called

a)

Ions

b)

Anions

c)

Cations

d)

Prions

7.

Ions that are formed by gaining or adding electrons are called

a)

Ions

b)

Anions

c)

Cations

d)

Prions

8.

Your favorite class is

a)

Chemistry

b)

Wrong Answer

9.

An atom or element with a charge is called a(n)

a)

Neutral

b)

Ion

c)

Fake

d)

Quark

10.

Best Thanksgiving side

a)

Mashed Potatoes

b)

Broccoli Casserole

c)

Rolls

d)

Stuffing

e)

Macaroni and Cheese

11.
If an atom of nickel has a charge of +3, how many electrons does the atom have?
a)
28
b)
25
c)
26
d)
31
12.
If an atom of oxygen has a charge of -2, how many electrons does the atom have?
a)
18
b)
6
c)
8
d)
10
13.
An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
c)
Neutral
d)
Invinsible
14.
An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
c)
Neutral
d)
Invinsible