Ions Flashcard

Front

If an element has 3 valence electrons, what charge will likely form on its ion?

Back

+3

Front

Na has 1 valence electron. It will have a charge of _______

Back

+1

Front

Ca has 2 valence electrons. It will have a charge of _______

Back

+2

Front

What is a positive ion called?

Back

Cation

Front

Oxygen has 6 valence electrons. It will have a charge of _______.

Back

-2

Front

What is a negative ion called?

Back

Anion

Front

How many valence electrons does Sodium (Na) have?

Back

1

Front

What charge does Chlorine (Cl) typically form?

Back

-1

Front

What is the charge of a Calcium ion (Ca)?

Back

+2

Front

What happens to the charge of an atom when it loses electrons?

Back

It becomes positively charged.