Ions

Question 1

what are Ions?

Answer 1

they are charged particles that can be single atom ( Na+) or grouped atoms ( NO-3)

Question 2

what is a stable electronic configuration ?

Answer 2

when atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions with a full outer shell

Question 3

what are negative ions called

Answer 3

Anions

Question 4

what are positive ions called

Answer 4

cations

Question 5

when do anions form

Answer 5

when atoms gain electrons

Question 6

when do cations form

Answer 6

when atoms lose electrons

Question 7

which groups are likely to form ions

Answer 7

Group 1 & 2 and group 6 & 7

Question 8

why do group 1 & 2 form ions

Answer 8

because they are metals so they lose electrons to form positive ions

Question 9

why do group 6 & 7 form ions

Answer 9

because they are non - metals so they gain electrons to form negative ions

Question 10

what is the overall charge of any ionic compound?

Answer 10

0

Question 11

what happens if the overall charge is 0 ?

Answer 11

this means that negative charges in compound balance the positive charges