Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What type of ions do metals typically form?
A
Cations
2
Q
What type of ions do non-metals usually form?
A
Anions
3
Q
Define Cation
A
Positively charged ion
4
Q
Define Anion
A
Negatively charged ion
5
Q
How is a cation formed?
A
An atom loses electrons, becoming positive, to obtain a full outer shell (typically metals)
6
Q
How is an anion formed?
A
An atom gains electrons, becoming negative, to obtain a full outer shell (typically non-metals)
7
Q
Define Ion
A
Electrically charged particle formed when an atom or molecule gains or loses electrons
8
Q
Define charge
A
Property of matter that causes a force when near another charge
9
Q
Describe the structure of a cation in terms of subatomic particles
A
More protons than electrons
Full outer shell of electrons
