Bonding basics notes

Question 1

An atom that gains one or more electrons will have a ___ charge

Answer 1

negative

Question 2

An atom that loses one or more electrons will have a ___ charge

Answer 2

positive

Question 3

An atom that gains or loses one or more electrons is called a ___

Answer 3

ion

Question 4

A positive ion is called a ___ and a negative ion is called an ___

Answer 4

1.cation
2.anion