Ion Formation: Grade 6 Science

Explore the basics of ion formation, understanding atoms, electrons, and how they gain or lose charges to become ions.

Grade 6 Science ChemistryIon Formation

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Ion Formation: Grade 6 Science

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of atoms, electrons, and how ions are formed.

1. What is the charge of an electron?

Positive

Negative

Neutral

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2. An atom that loses electrons becomes a(n) ion.

Negative

Neutral

Positive

Ionic

3. The center of an atom is called the .

4. When an atom gains electrons, it forms a(n) ion.

5. Atoms are made of protons, neutrons, and .

6. All atoms naturally have a neutral charge.

True

False

7. Ions are atoms that have lost or gained electrons.

True

False

8. Describe the difference between a cation and an anion.