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It can be.
An ion is an atom with more or less electrons than protons.
But having 8 valence electrons (simply) means it has a full outer shell.
But the noble gases already have a full shell without being an ion.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoions are elements or compounds that have too many OR too few electrons.
i.e. NaCl (salt) in water forms two ions Na+ and Cl-
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∙ 16y agoElements form ions by gaining or losing electrons.
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∙ 15y agoYes. They are all very reactive as displayed by the characteristics of the group 1 elements which all react very violently with water to from 1+ ions.
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∙ 13y agoGenerally yes, though hydrogen can also form a negative ion.
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What type of elements form positive ions and what are positive ions called?
The elements that lose electrons and form positive ions are called metals. They will lose the electrons from their highest levels of energy to gain a more positive charge and form positive ions.
Do elements in group 1 readily or rarely form ions?
Elements of group 1 readily form ions having a charge of +1.
How are elements that form positive ions grouped in the periodic table relative to the elements that form negatives ions?
The lower the the Atomic Number, the higher the Ionic Energy.
How are elements that form positive ions grouped in the periodic table relative to elements that form negative ions?
The lower the the Atomic Number, the higher the Ionic Energy.
What types of ions do different elements form?
Ions are cations (positive) or anions (negative).
What type of ions do the elements of group 1 form?
Group 1 elements are the alkali metals, which form ions wih a 1+ charge.
What type of ions do the elements of group 2 form?
attraction
What type of ion do the elements found in the valleys of the graph form?
We haven't seen your graph. However, it is easy to say what kinds of ions elements form. Metals form positive ions and nonmetals form negative ions.
What type of ions do elements on the right side of the periodic table form?
cations = positively charged ions
Why atoms of group 0 elements do not form ions?
why atoms of group 0 elements do not form ions
What type of elements form negative ions?
Elements with nearly full valence band orbitals. These elements are on the right side of the periodic table.
What elements does not form monoatomic ions?
Noble gases doesn't form ions.
Which elements will form positive ions?
Metals tend to form positive ions.
What type of elements form positive ions and what are positive ions called?
The elements that lose electrons and form positive ions are called metals. They will lose the electrons from their highest levels of energy to gain a more positive charge and form positive ions.
What element combined with chloride ion would form an ionic compound?
Chloride ions would form elements with ions of metallic elements. For example, with sodium ions, chloride ions form sodium chloride.
When group A elements form ions they?
lose 2 electrons and form ions with a 2+ charge.
Do elements in group 1 readily or rarely form ions?
Elements of group 1 readily form ions having a charge of +1.
