Ion Formation: Grade 6 Science
Explore the basics of ion formation, understanding atoms, electrons, and how they gain or lose charges to become ions.
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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
Variable
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.
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