Introduction to Ions

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

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

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Cations are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Anions are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Cations are _______ that form ____________ ions and __________ electrons.

• nonmetals, positive, lose
• nonmetals, negative, gain
• metals, positive, gain
• metals, positive, lose

Anions are _______ that form ____________ ions and __________ electrons.

• nonmetals, positive, lose
• nonmetals, negative, gain
• metals, positive, gain
• metals, positive, lose

When an atom loses a valence electron, it becomes a(n) _____________ ion.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table? 

• Blue
• Red
• Green

Where are metals located on the periodic table?

• Blue
• Green
• Red