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What is an ion?
What is an ion?
A negative ion is formed when an atom loses electrons.
A negative ion is formed when an atom loses electrons.
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What is the total number of electrons in a neutral atom of Sodium (Na) according to the diagram?
What is the total number of electrons in a neutral atom of Sodium (Na) according to the diagram?
What is the goal of an atom in terms of its outer electron shell?
What is the goal of an atom in terms of its outer electron shell?
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A positive ion has more ______ than electrons.
A positive ion has more ______ than electrons.
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According to the diagram, Chlorine (Cl) gains one electron to become a positively charged ion.
According to the diagram, Chlorine (Cl) gains one electron to become a positively charged ion.
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Match the ion description with the correct notation:
Match the ion description with the correct notation:
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How many valence electrons does a neutral atom of Chlorine (Cl) have?
How many valence electrons does a neutral atom of Chlorine (Cl) have?
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When Sodium (Na) loses an electron it becomes a ______ ion.
When Sodium (Na) loses an electron it becomes a ______ ion.
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Match the element with its number of protons:
Match the element with its number of protons:
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