Cations vs. Anions

What is a cation's charge?

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• depends on the element

What is an anion's charge?

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• depends on the element's charge

Is potassium a cation or an anion?

• cation

• anion

What is the charge of phosphate?

• -3

• -2

• -1

• -4

If an atom of oxygen has a charge of -2, how many electrons does the atom have?

• 18
• 6
• 8
• 10

If an atom of nickel has a charge of +3, how many electrons does the atom have?

• 28
• 25
• 26
• 31

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

A(n) _________ is an ion with a positive (+) charge.

• anion
• cation
• ion
• solute

A(n) _________ is an ion with a Negative (-) charge.

• anion
• cation
• ion
• solute

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1