5.5 - Atoms And Ions

Question 0

Anion?

Answer 0

Have more electrons that protons and therefor have a negative charge. Anions often have ‘ide’ at the end of their names

Question 1

Ion?

Answer 1

Are atoms that have gained or lost electrons. Many ions have complete outer orbits, so they are stable

Question 2

Cation?

Answer 2

Have fewer electrons than protons and therefor have a positive charge

Question 3

How are Atoms and Ions represented ?

Answer 3

Bohr- Rutherford Diagram