Elements and Ions - Short Version

Front

What type of element is oxygen?

Back

Nonmetal

Front

Elements in group 1 (alkali metals) form ions with what charge?

Back

1+

Front

Elements in group 16 (O, S, Se) form ions with what charge?

Back

2-

Front

What type of element is aluminum?

Back

Metal

Front

Which of the following elements is an alkali metal? (Na, Mg, Cl, Ar)

Back

Na

Front

What are alkali metals?

Back

Elements in group 1 of the periodic table, highly reactive, and have one electron in their outer shell.

Front

What charge do nonmetals typically form when they become ions?

Back

Negative charge (anions)

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

Back

1+ (positive charge)

Front

What is the charge of a sulfate ion (SO4^2-)?

Back

2- (negative charge)

Front

What distinguishes metals from nonmetals?

Back

Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are dull, insulative, and brittle.