Ion

If an atom loses electrons, the charge will be positive.

• true

• false

A Bromine ion gains 1 electron, which of the following is the correct symbol for a Bromine ion?

• Br^-1

• Br⁺¹

• Br⁺⁷

• Br^-7

Which types of elements from anions?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• noble gases

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

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

What is a negative ion called?

(a)  

• anion

• cation

• covalent

• isotope

If an atom loses electrons, it becomes a negative ion.

(a)  

• True

• False

Cations are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Anions are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1