Ions

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What are cations?

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Cations are positive ions.

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What happens to valence electrons when negative ions form?

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Negative ions form when atoms gain valence electrons.

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What type of ions do metals form?

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Metals form positive ions.

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What charge will an ion likely have if an element has 3 valence electrons?

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The ion will likely have a +3 charge.

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What is the ion of Magnesium?

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Magnesium's ion is Mg²⁺.

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What are anions?

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Anions are negative ions.

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What happens to valence electrons when cations form?

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Cations form when atoms lose valence electrons.

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What charge do nonmetals typically form?

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Nonmetals typically form negative ions.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion?

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The charge of a sodium ion is Na⁺.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion?

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The charge of a chloride ion is Cl⁻.