Ions Flashcard

Front

How many electrons would a Calcium ion gain/lose if it has 2 valence electrons?

Back

lose 2

Front

How many electrons would a Nitrogen ion gain/lose if it has 5 valence electrons?

Back

gain 3

Front

What are ions?

Back

Atoms with a positive or negative charge.

Front

If an atom has 5 valence electrons, what charge will it have?

Back

-3

Front

If an atom loses electrons, what will be the charge?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of a Sodium ion?

Back

+1 (it loses 1 electron).

Front

What is the charge of a Chloride ion?

Back

-1 (it gains 1 electron).

Front

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

Back

It becomes negative.

Front

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

Back

It becomes positive.

Front

What is the valence electron configuration of Oxygen?

Back

6 valence electrons.