Periodic Table and Ions Quiz

​ ​ ​ Metals typically ​ (a)   electrons to form ions. ​ Nonmetals typically ​ (b)   electrons to form ions.

• lose
• gain
• share
• multiply
• absorb
• eat

Ions with a ​ positive charge are called ​ (a)   . Ions with a​ negative charge are called ​ (b)   .

• cations
• anions
• positrons
• negatrons
• protons
• electrons

What is the usual charge of ions of alkali metals?

• +2

• -1

• +1

• 0

What is the usual charge for ions of alkaline earth metals?

• +2
• +3
• -2
• +1

What is the usual charge for ions of halogens?

• -1
• 0
• +1
• -2

Which group on the periodic table does not typically form ions?

• Transition metals
• Noble gases
• Alkali metals
• Halogens

Which element will typically form a +1 ion?

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• Lithium

• Fluorine

Which element will typically form a +2 ion?

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Boron

• Neon

Which element will typically form a -1 ion?

• Chlorine

• Sodium

• Iron

• Potassium

What charge would an ion of Neon have?

• +1
• +2
• Neon will not form an ion

• -1