What is an ion?

An ion is a charged atom or molecule.

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How does an atom become an ion?

By losing or gaining one or more electrons.

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Do metals normally become positive or negative ions?

Metals normally become positive ions.

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Do non-metals normally become positive or negative ions?

Non-metals normally become negative ions.

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When group 1 elements become ions, what charge will they have?

+1

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When group 2 elements become ions, what charge will they have?

+2

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When group 7 elements become ions, what charge will they have?

-1

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When group 6 elements become ions, what charge will they have?

-2

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Do group 0 elements become ions? Explain why.

Group 0 elements do not form ions.


They already have a full outer shell of electrons, so don’t need to gain or lose any electrons. 

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