Question 1

Which statement BEST describes an ion?

Accepted Answer

It is an atom that has gained or lost an electron.

Answer

It is an atom that has gained or lost a crouton.

Answer

It is an atom that has gained or lost a proton.

Answer

It is an atom that has gained or lost an neutron.

Question 2

Which of the following are examples of cations?

Accepted Answer

Ca⁺²,Na⁺¹, Al⁺³

Answer

Na⁺¹, Cl^-1, Br^-1

Answer

F^-1, Cl^-1, Br^-1

Answer

Mg⁺², F^-1, S^-2

Question 3

Which of the following are examples of anions?

Accepted Answer

F^-1, S^-2, Br^-1

Answer

Mg⁺², F^-1, S^-2

Answer

Ca⁺²,Na⁺¹, Al⁺³

Answer

Na⁺¹, Cl^-1, Br^-1

Question 4

How does a Sodium ion form?

Accepted Answer

A Sodium ion is formed when the Sodium atom loses 1 valence electron.

Answer

A Sodium ion is formed when the Sodium atom gains 7 valence electrons.

Answer

A Sodium ion is formed when the Sodium atom gains 1 valence electron.

Answer

A Sodium ion is formed when the Sodium atom gains 1 proton.

Question 5

In order to become stable an element with 2 valence electrons will do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

lose 2 electrons

Answer

gain 6 electrons

Answer

lose 6 electrons

Answer

gain 2 electrons

Question 6

In order to become stable an element with 7 valence electrons will do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

gain 1 electron

Answer

gain 7 electrons

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lose 2 electrons

Answer

lose 7 electrons

Question 7

Which of the following are examples of anions?

Accepted Answer

S^-2, Cl^-1, N^-3

Answer

Mg⁺², F^-1, S^-2

Answer

Na⁺¹, Cl^-1, Br^-1

Answer

Ca⁺²,Na⁺¹, Al⁺³

Question 8

In a group (family) of elements, atoms form ions that will have what charge?

Accepted Answer

the same charge

Answer

always a positive charge

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a neutral charge

Answer

always a negative charge

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