Practice Formation of Positive Ions (Cations) and Negative Ions (Anions) - 4.2.2 | Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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4.2.2 - Formation of Positive Ions (Cations) and Negative Ions (Anions)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to a neutral atom when it loses an electron?

💡 Hint: Think of the charge balance after losing a negative particle.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a cation is.

💡 Hint: Remember, 'Cation' begins with 'C' for 'Charge'!

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a cation?

  • A negatively charged ion
  • A positively charged ion
  • An electrically neutral atom
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: The name starts with 'Cat', think of 'Charge'.

Question 2

True or False: Anions are formed by the loss of electrons.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on what happens to the electron count.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how the formation of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ relates to the stability of ionic compounds such as NaCl.

💡 Hint: Consider their positions in the periodic table and the octet rule.

Question 2

Analyze the properties of ionic compounds based on the presence of cations and anions in a crystal lattice.

💡 Hint: Think about how the charges influence the physical properties.

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