ions Flashcards
1
Q
what is the charge if there are more electrons than protons
A
negative charge
2
Q
what’s a negative charge called
A
anions
3
Q
what’s the charge if there are less electrons thwn protons
A
positive charge
4
Q
what’s a positive charge called
A
cations
5
Q
what is the charge of an element if it gains an atom
A
-1
6
Q
what is the charge of an element if it loses 2 electrons
A
+2
