Forming Ions Worksheet
Explore the process of ion formation, including electron transfer, types of ions, and their properties.
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Forming Ions: A Chemistry Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Use your knowledge of atomic structure and chemical bonding to explain the formation of ions.
1. An atom becomes a positive ion, called a , by electrons.
2. An atom becomes a negative ion, called an , by electrons.
3. The outermost electrons involved in chemical bonding are called electrons.
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 that has 12 protons and 10 electrons?
-2
+2
0
+12
1. All atoms strive to achieve a stable electron configuration, typically with eight valence electrons.
True
False
2. Nonmetals typically gain electrons to form negative ions.
True
False
1. Explain the difference between an atom and an ion.
2. Describe the process by which a neutral magnesium atom (Mg) forms an ion. Include the number of electrons lost or gained and the resulting charge.
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