Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are ions?
A
Ions are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons
2
Q
Metals tend to give up their electrons to form positive ions called ____?
A
Cations
3
Q
Non metals will gain electrons to form negative ions called ___?
A
Anions
4
Q
Why are electrons gained or lost?
A
To have a full outershell
5
Q
True or False
In an ion, the number of protons never change but the number of electrons do
A
true
6
Q
True or False
In an ion, the number of protons and electrons are the same
A
false
7
Q
What is a main difference between ions and atoms?
A
Ions are charged and atoms are electrically neutral
