Understanding Anions
Explore the world of anions, negatively charged ions, and their importance in chemistry for Grade 6 students.
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Understanding Anions
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of anions.
An anion is an ion with a net negative charge. This happens when an atom gains one or more electrons.
1. What kind of charge does an anion have?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
No charge
2. An atom becomes an anion by electrons.
losing
gaining
sharing
transferring
3. An atom that has gained electrons will have more than protons.
4. The word 'anion' comes from a Greek word meaning 'going '.
5. All atoms naturally have a negative charge.
True
False
6. Anions are attracted to positively charged ions.
True
False
7. Explain in your own words how an atom becomes an anion.
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