Ions

Question 1

What is the definition of an ion ?

Answer 1

A charged atom

Question 2

The electronic configuration is 2 8 1
How do you find out the group and period?

Answer 2

Group number- is the end number (1)
Period number - is how many numbers are there (3).

Question 3

Are Group 1-3 positive ions ? If so what are their ions ?

Answer 3

Yes, Group 1 - +1 ions
Group 2 - +2 ions
Group 3 - +3 ions

Question 4

Are Group 5-7 negative ions ? If so what are their ions ?

Answer 4

Yes, -1 ions, -2 ions, -3 ions

Question 5

Then what a type of ions are Group 4?

Answer 5

Group 4 has 0 ions as it is showing that it is neutral.