Ion Formation Worksheet
Explore the process of ion formation, including the roles of valence electrons, electronegativity, and the octet rule in chemical bonding.
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Ion Formation Worksheet
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1. What is the primary reason atoms form ions?
To increase their atomic mass
To achieve a stable electron configuration
To become radioactive
To change their number of protons
2. An atom that gains electrons forms a(n) .
cation
anion
isotope
neutral atom
3. The outermost electrons involved in chemical bonding are called electrons.
4. Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve eight electrons in their outermost shell, a principle known as the rule.
5. The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond is called .
6. Metals typically lose electrons to form positive ions.
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False
7. Explain the difference between a cation and an anion, and provide an example of each.
8. Observe the diagram below, which represents a neutral atom. If this atom were to lose one electron, what would be its charge and what type of ion would it become?
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