Testing for Cations and Anions

What is a positive ion called?

• anion

• cation

• isotope

• covalent

What is a negative ion called?

• anion

• cation

• covalent

• isotope

How many electrons would a Nitrogen ion gain/lose?

• lose 5

• gain 5

• lose 3

• gain 3

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How many electrons would a Calcium ion gain/lose?

• lose 1

• gain 1

• lose 2

• gain 2

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the ion formed from Sulfur?

• S⁺²

• S^-2

• S⁺⁶

• S^-6

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

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

What is responsible for bringing cations and anions together?

• the size of the ions

• the opposite charges are attracted to one another

• the similar charges are attracted to one another

• depends on what period they're in

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

An ionic bond is the attraction between: (Select ALL that apply)

• oppositely charged ions

• similarly charged ions

• metals and nonmetals

• neutral atoms

• cations and anions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-5