Ions in Chemistry
Explore the fundamental concepts of ions, including cations, anions, and their formation, with this comprehensive Grade 11 chemistry worksheet.
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Ions: Formation and Properties
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all work where applicable.
1. An atom that gains one or more electrons becomes a negatively charged ion called an .
2. An atom that loses one or more electrons becomes a positively charged ion called a .
3. The force of attraction between oppositely charged ions is called an bond.
4. The number of protons in an atom determines its number.
1. Which of the following elements is most likely to form a cation?
Chlorine (Cl)
Oxygen (O)
Sodium (Na)
Neon (Ne)
2. What is the charge of an ion formed from a Group 17 element (halogens)?
+1
-1
+2
-2
1. Cations are formed when an atom gains electrons.
True
False
2. Ionic compounds are generally good conductors of electricity in their solid state.
True
False
1. Explain the difference between an atom and an ion.
2. Describe how the electron configuration of an atom changes when it forms a stable ion.
Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right.
1. Cation
a. Negatively charged ion
2. Anion
b. Positively charged ion
3. Ionic bond
c. Force of attraction between oppositely charged ions