Ions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is an ion?
A
an atom or group of atoms that have lost or gained one or more valance electron
2
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What is an Cation?
A
A Cation is an atom that has lost one or more electron as aa result has a positive charge.
3
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What is an Anion
A
An Anion is a an atom that has gained one or more electron as a result has a negative charge
4
Q
Why do atoms form ions?
A
To be stable and have a full shell
5
Q
What are Ionic Compounds?
A
Ionic compounds are formed when an anion and cation come together because they have opposite charge
6
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What are monatomic ions?
A
Monatomic ion are ions that are only made up of one atom
7
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What are Polyatomic atoms
A
Polyatomic atoms are ions made up more than one atoms
