Chemistry: Ions and Ionization

Question 1

Why do atoms form ions?

Answer 1

To become more stable, by creating a full outer shell.

Question 2

What do atoms do to become more stable?

Answer 2

Form Ions

Question 3

What is the outer shell of an atom known as?

Answer 3

Valence Shell

Question 4

What is a valence shell?

Answer 4

The outer shell of an electron.

Question 5

By creating a full outer shell, they obtain an electron arrangement like those of the ____________.

Answer 5

Noble Gases

Question 6

Do metals tend to gain or lose electrons?

Answer 6

Lose

Question 7

Do metals tend to form electrons with a negative or positive charge?

Answer 7

Positive (they lose electrons so they have more protons)

Question 8

Do non-metals tend to gain or lose electrons?

Answer 8

Gain

Question 9

Do non-metals tend to from ions with a negative or positive charge?

Answer 9

Negative (they gain electrons so they have less protons)

Question 10

What side of the periodic table are metals on?

Answer 10

Left Side

Question 11

What side of the periodic table are non-metals on?

Answer 11

Right Side

Question 12

What separates metals and non-metals?

Answer 12

The Staircase

Question 13

Compare the lustre of metals and non-metals.

Answer 13

Metals - Shiny

Non - Not

Question 14

Compare the conductivity of metals and non-metals.

Answer 14

Metals - Conduct

Non - Don’t

Question 15

Compare the state at room temperature of metals and non-metals.

Answer 15

Metals - Solid (usually)

Non - All States