Formation of Ions Flashcards
1
Q
Ions are charged ______
A
Particles
2
Q
Atoms with full outer shells are very _____
A
Stable
3
Q
When metals form ions, they ____ electrons from their outer shell to form positive ions.
A
Lose
4
Q
When non-metals form ions, they ____ electrons into their outer shell to form negative ions.
A
Gain
5
Q
The number of electrons lost or gained is the same as the ______ on the ion.
A
Charge
6
Q
What do Group 1 and 2 elements lose electrons to form?
A
Positive ions.
7
Q
What do Group 6 and 7 elements gain electrons to form?
A
Negative ions.
