Ion formation Flashcards
1
Q
A positively or negatively charged particle
A
Ion
2
Q
Positive ion
A
Cation
3
Q
Negative ion
A
Anion
4
Q
- loss of electrons result to a positively charged particle (metal)
- Transition metals also lose electrons but predicting the charge is not as easy because they often form more than one stable ion
A
Formation of Cation
5
Q
- gain of electrons result to a negatively charged particle (nonmetal)
A
Formation of anion
6
Q
Atoms with 1-3 valence electrons tend to _____ electrons
A
lose
7
Q
Atoms with 4 valence electrons tend to ____ electrons
A
gain
8
Q
Atoms with 5-7 valence electrons tend to ___ electrons
A
gain
