Formation of Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are ions?
A
Charged particles (single atoms or groups of atoms)
2
Q
When are ions made?
A
When electrons leave or are added to an atom
3
Q
Why are electrons being transferred?
A
To fill the outer shell
4
Q
Why do atoms prefer to have a full outer shell?
A
To become stable
5
Q
What happens when metals form ions?
A
They lose electrons and form positive ions
6
Q
What happens when non-metals form ions?
A
They gain electrons and form negative ions
7
Q
What is the charge on the ion the same as?
A
The number of electrons lost or gained
8
Q
What is the name for positive ions?
A
Cations
9
Q
What is the name for negative ions?
A
Anions
