Ions

Question 1

Ion

Answer 1

An atom or molecule with a positive or negative charge

Question 2

When does an ion form?

Answer 2

It forms when an atom gains or loses electrons from their outer/valence shell

Question 3

Types of Ions

Answer 3

Cations & Anions

Question 4

Cation

Answer 4

-Positively Charged Ions
-More PROTONS than ELECTRONS
-Groups 1(1+), 2(2+), and 13(3+) on the Periodic Table
-Metals form this ion

Question 5

Anions

Answer 5

-Negatively Charged Ions
-More ELECTRONS than PROTONS
-Groups 15(3-), 16(2-), and 17(1-) on the Periodic Table
-Non-metals for this ion