L15: Forming Ions Regents Questions

Front

What charge do atoms from family IIA on the Periodic Table typically form?

Back

+2

Front

How do metal atoms form ions?

Back

They lose electrons to form positive ions.

Front

What is the formula of the ion formed by Sulphur in group 6 of the periodic table?

Back

S²⁻

Front

What is an ion?

Back

A charged particle.

Front

What charge do calcium ions form?

Back

+2

Front

What is the charge of an ion formed by elements in group VIIA?

Back

−1

Front

What happens to nonmetals when they form ions?

Back

They gain electrons to form negative ions.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion?

Back

+1

Front

What is the difference between cations and anions?

Back

Cations are positively charged ions, while anions are negatively charged ions.

Front

What is the ion formed by oxygen in group 6?

Back

O²⁻