Anions in Chemistry
This worksheet covers the fundamental concepts of anions, including their formation, properties, and naming conventions, suitable for Grade 9 science students.
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Anions in Chemistry
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1. What is an anion?
An atom with a positive charge
An atom with a negative charge
A neutral atom
An atom with no electrons
2. How do anions typically form?
By losing protons
By gaining electrons
By losing electrons
By gaining neutrons
3. Anions are typically formed by elements.
4. The name of a monatomic anion usually ends with the suffix .
5. Explain why nonmetals tend to form anions.
6. Anions are attracted to the positive electrode in an electrolytic cell.
True
False
7. The number of valence electrons in an atom determines its tendency to form an anion.
True
False
Match the anion name with its chemical symbol.
8. Chloride
a. O²⁻
9. Oxide
b. F⁻
10. Fluoride
c. Cl⁻
11. Observe the image below of a palmitate anion. Describe two characteristics of this anion based on its structure.
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