Ions

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  • Created on: 18-12-13 17:44
Ions
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What are ions?
Charged particles / atoms
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When are they formed?
When atoms lose or gain electrons
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When can the ion be positive?
When the (metal) atom has lost electrons to become an ion
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When can the ion be negative?
When the (non-metal) atom has gained electrons to become an ion
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Which is the only group of elements that don't need to lose or gain electrons readily?
Group 0 elements
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What is the name for these elements?
Noble gases
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When are 2 ions attracted to each other?
When they are oppositely charged
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What do we call this attraction?
Ionic bond
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When can the ion be negative?

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