ions Flashcards
1
Q
how are electrons charged?
A
negatively
2
Q
how are protons charged?
A
positively
3
Q
how are neutrons charged?
A
neutrally
4
Q
do protons and electrons cancel each other out?
A
yes
5
Q
what are atoms with a charge called?
A
ions
6
Q
what are positive ions called?
A
cations
7
Q
what are negative ions called?
A
anions
8
Q
how do you name a positive ion (cation)?
A
same name as the element + ion
9
Q
how to name negative ions (anions)?
A
remove the ending and add ide
10
Q
what is an ionic compound made of?
A
a metal and nonmetal
11
Q
does a metal ion lose or gain electrons?
A
lose, making it positive
