Ions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are ions?
A
Charged particles
2
Q
When are ions made?
A
When electrons are transferred
3
Q
Why do atoms lose or gain electrons?
A
To get a full outer shell
4
Q
What is meant by a stable atom?
A
An atom with a full outer shell
5
Q
What groups are the most likely to form ions?
A
1, 2, 6, 7
6
Q
What are positive ions called?
A
Cations
7
Q
What are negative ions called?
A
Anions
