Chemistry 1.2.3 Flashcards
1
Q
The Elements can be divided into two broad types: (2)
A
-Metals.
-Non-Metals.
2
Q
All Atoms want to be ___.
A
Stable.
3
Q
What is a ‘Stable Atom’?
A
An Atom with a full Outer Shell of Electrons.
4
Q
How do Atoms go about becoming Stable?
A
By Gaining & Losing Electrons. Exchanging Electrons.
5
Q
How do Atoms Exchange Electrons?
A
Reactions.
6
Q
Define ‘Ion’:
A
A Charged Atom.
7
Q
Atoms that Lose Electrons to become Stable form ___ Ions.
A
Positive.
8
Q
Atoms that Gain Electrons to become Stable form ___ Ions.
A
Negative.
9
Q
When an Ion is Positive, it has more ___ than ___.
A
Protons, Electrons.
10
Q
When an Ion is Negative, it has more ___ than ___.
A
Electrons, Protons.
11
Q
Metals form ___ Ions.
A
Positive.
12
Q
Non-Metals form ___ Ions.
A
Negative.
