What is an ion?
Ions

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.
2.
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What charge does a sodium ion carry?
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+1
3.
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What are anions?
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Anions are negatively charged ions.
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What charge does a nitrogen ion have?
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-3
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If an element has 3 valence electrons, what charge will its ion likely have?
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+3
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What is a cation?
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A cation is a positively charged ion.
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How do you determine the charge of an ion from its position in the periodic table?
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Elements in groups 1 and 2 typically form cations with charges equal to their group number, while elements in groups 15, 16, and 17 typically form anions with charges equal to 8 minus their group number.
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