Questions on Atomic Structure and Ion Formation

What is an ion?

• A Charged Atom
• A Large Atom
• A Small Atom
• A Cute Atom

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Why are ions formed?

• To make our lives difficult
• Because atoms want 8 valence electrons
• Because atoms have the same number of protons and electrons
• Because atoms gained neutrons

Which particles change the charge in atoms when ions are formed?

• Protons
• Electrons
• Neutrons
• Kittens

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Cations are...

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Purring

Anions are...

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Crying

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

Na ionizes to a charge of _______

• +1

• +2

• -1

• -2

Li ionizes to a charge of _________

• +2

• +1

• -1

• -2

K ionizes to a charge of _________.

• +1

• +2

• -1

• -2