ion formation quiz

metals will always form ​ (a)   and nonmetals always form ​ (b)  

• positive, cations
• negative, anions
• neutrons
• isotopes
• molecules

What type of ion do the halogens form?

• -1 anion

• +1 cation

what charge do the noble gases form?

• 0

• 8

• 6.7

• 67

Why do you think group 1 forms a +1 ion. think about the octet rule and explain.