Anion vs. Cation
metals become these types of ions
What is a cation
Na & Br
What is NaBr
Rb1+
What is rubidium ion
Bromide
What is 1-
electrons in Ca+2
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An atom that has an unequal number of protons and electrons
Ions
Sulfur with a 2- charge
What is an anion
Ca & F
What is CaF2
Sr2+
what is strontium ion
Ba
What is 2+
electrons in O-2
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The chemical formula for an ionic compound that is arranged in the smallest whole-number ratio
Empirical formula
an atom that has gained electrons
What is an anion
Li & S
What is Li2S
N3-
What is nitride
Sulfur
What is 2-
electrons in Pb+4
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The structure that ions forms when they bond together
Lattice structure (or crystal)
this ion has more protons than electrons
What is a cation
Al & Cl
What is AlCl3
Cl1-
What is chloride
Ar
What is 0 ?
electrons in I-1
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The rule that states that ions want a full valance shell of 8 electrons
Octet rule
Potassium with a 1+ charge
What is a cation
Sr & P
What is Sr3P2
Ga3+
What is gallium ion
Selenium
What is 2- ?
Why does an atom gain or lose electrons when becoming an ion?
To have the same number of electrons as a noble gas.
The state of being dissolved in water to form a solution
Aqueous