10 Questions
How is the periodic table arranged?
In order of increasing atomic number
What is the result when an atom gains electrons?
It becomes a negatively charged ion
What is the term for a positively charged atom?
Cation
Where are non-metals typically found on the periodic table?
On the right side
How do you find the number of neutrons for a particular atom?
Mass number - atomic number
What is the reason for an atom to be neutral?
Equal number of protons and electrons
What is the result when an atom loses electrons?
It becomes positively charged
Where are metals typically found on the periodic table?
On the left side
What is a group of atoms that has a charge?
An ion
Why are ions formed?
When an atom gains or loses electrons
Test your understanding of the basic structure of atoms, how ions are formed, and the periodic table. Learn about the number of protons and electrons in an atom, and how they affect the overall charge.
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