Question

(For items 6-10) In 1 sentence ONLY, explain how ions are formed. Use the rubrics below in ex-
plaining. Write your explanation in the box.
5 point​

Answer 1

Answer:

An ion is an atom or group of atoms where the number of electrons is not equal to the number of protons. Electrons have a negative charge, whereas protons have a positive charge. When an atom gains electrons, this results in a negative charge. This type of ion is called an anion. When an atom loses electrons, this results in a positive charge. A positively charged ion is called a cation. Let's explore several ion examples of both types.