Topic 2 Formation Of Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are ions
A
Charged particles
2
Q
When are ions made
A
When atoms lose of gain electrons
3
Q
What ion do metals form
A
Lose electrons to form positive ions
4
Q
What ion do nonmetals form
A
Gain electrons to form negative ions
5
Q
Which groups are most likely to form ions
A
Groups 1,2,6,7
6
Q
What ions do group 1 and 2 form
A
They are metals so form positive ions(cations)
7
Q
What ions do group 6 and 7 form
A
Are non metals so form negative ions (anions)
8
Q
Half equation example of mg
A
Mg -> mg2+ + 2e-
