Forming Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are ions?
A
Electrically charged particles
2
Q
How are ions formed
A
When atoms loose or gain electrons
3
Q
Why do atoms loose or gain particles?
A
So that they have a full outer shell
4
Q
What charge do electrons have?
A
Negative
5
Q
What charge to protons have?
A
Positive