Charges on Ions

Question 1

When are ionic compounds formed?

Answer 1

• Metals react with non-metals.
• Form a positive ions when reacting.
• Number of charge shows group number.

Question 2

What are ionic charges like in transition metals?

Answer 2

• Form several ions.

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Question 3

What are the ionic charge for non-metal ions?

Answer 3

• Negative.
• Also tells the group number by subtracting the charge from 8.
• Some may have positive charges.