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Ions are formed by either adding or removing an electron from elements. Ions are typically formed for stability purposes. For example, Sodium(Na), has a valence shell of 3s1, meaning that it only has one electron in its valence shell. The most stable valence configuration for an atom is one in which it has 8 electrons in its valence shell(also known as a noble gas configuration). Because of this, sodium will readily give up an electron to obtain it's noble gas configuration, which is that of Neon(Ne). These ions are typically formed from ionic bonds, where a metal and a non-metal will bond and transfer electrons. When sodium bonds to chlorine, sodium gives up an electron to chlorine to achieve a stable state. Chlorine will readily accept the electron because it only needs one more electron to fill its valence shell. Consequentially, sodium chloride(NaCl), or regular salt, will form an ionic solution when dissolved in water. Hope this helps.
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∙ 12y agoIf the atom has lost electrons then it would have formed a positive ion, if it has gained electrons it would be a negative ion.
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How many atoms are in a ion?
in one ion? one atom
write a simple word equation that shows you can figure out the charge of an ion given its numbers of electrons and protons?
If there are more electrons than protons, then the ion charge is negative. If there are more protons than elections, then the ion charge is positive.
What is the name for an ion that contains more than one type of element?
monatomic Ion- contains one atom polyatomic ion- contains more than one atom
What is the ion symbol for an ion with 9 protons and 10 electrons?
F-. To figure this out, the element is determined by the number of protons (9=F), and the charge by the difference between the protons and electrons. There's one more electron than proton here so the charge is 1-.
What is a metal ion?
A metal ion is an ion made out of metal. the metal ion in Na 2 S is Sodium
What does one hydrogen ion and one hydroxide ion make?
This combination produces water.Water molecules are consist of a hydrogen ion and a hydroxide ion. One hydrogen ion and one hydroxide ion combines to make a water mlecule.
How many atoms are in a ion?
in one ion? one atom
What is one atom ion called?
Monatomic Ion.
write a simple word equation that shows you can figure out the charge of an ion given its numbers of electrons and protons?
If there are more electrons than protons, then the ion charge is negative. If there are more protons than elections, then the ion charge is positive.
Which element can only form one ion?
which element can only formed one ion
How does the nitrate ion differ from the nitrate ion?
The nitrite ion has one less oxygen atom.
What is the name for an ion that contains more than one type of element?
monatomic Ion- contains one atom polyatomic ion- contains more than one atom
What is the ion symbol for an ion with 9 protons and 10 electrons?
F-. To figure this out, the element is determined by the number of protons (9=F), and the charge by the difference between the protons and electrons. There's one more electron than proton here so the charge is 1-.
What is a metal ion?
A metal ion is an ion made out of metal. the metal ion in Na 2 S is Sodium
Does CoCl2 form one type of ion or more than one type of ion?
CoCl2 forms two types of ion: Co2+ and Cl-
Table salt is made up of one ion of?
a gold ion
Which element forms more than one ion?
The ion is awesom
