Cations

Cations are ions with what kind of charge?

• positive

• negative

• neutral

Ions are charged particles.

• True

• False

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What type of elements form cations?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids?

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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Which of the following elements would form a cation? Choose all that apply.

• lithium (Li)

• Iron (Fe)

• Carbon (C)

• Hydrogen (H)

• Silver (Ag)

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

How many electrons would beryllium lose when forming a cation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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cations are formed when a neutral element ___________ valance electrons giving the atom an overall positive charge because there are more protons than electrons.

• loses

• gains

What would the correct charge of magnesium (Mg) when it forms a cation?

• Mg⁺

• Mg²⁺

• Mg³⁺

• Mg⁸⁺

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What would the correct charge of potassium (K) when it forms a cation?

• K⁺

• K²⁺

• K³⁺

• K⁴⁺

What would be the correct charge of gallium (Ga) when it forms a cation?

• Ga⁺

• Ga²⁺

• Ga³⁺

• Ga⁴⁺

The element hydrogen would form a cation.

• False

• True

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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