Ions and Valence Electrons

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Ions are ________

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atoms with an electric charge

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Metals form positive ions which are also known as________

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cations

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Isotopes have the same number of protons but different number of _________________

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neutrons

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How many valence electrons do Group 2 atoms have?

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2

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How many valence electrons does Hydrogen (H) have?

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1

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that determine its chemical properties.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative charge.

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How do nonmetals typically form ions?

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By gaining electrons to become anions.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight valence electrons.