Energy levels & Ions

Question 0

Ions

Answer 0

• Atoms with either a positive or negative electric charge
• Ex. Na+, CI-
• Properties of an individual element are different from the compounds they form

Question 1

Energy Levels

Answer 1

• Electrons orbit the atomic nucleus in “energy level”

- The outermost orbit is called the “Valence Shell”

Question 2

Cations

Answer 2

Positive charge & have lost electrons

Question 3

Anions

Answer 3

Have a negative charge & have gained electrons