Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are ions?
A
an atom or molecule with a net electronic charge due to the loss or gain of electrons
2
Q
How do ions form?
A
as the loss/gain of electrons provide electronic stability by creating a fuller outer energy level
3
Q
What does not change?
A
the number of protons + neutrons
4
Q
What do metals lose?
A
they lose electrons to form positive ions
5
Q
What do non-metals gain?
A
they gain electrons to form negative ions
6
Q
What do non-metals have a large number of?
A
they have a large number of electrons in the outer energy level
7
Q
What do non-metals gain to fill?
A
they gain electrons to fill that energy level
