ions

Question 1

what is a ion?

Answer 1

an ion is a charged atom

Question 2

how is an ion formed?

Answer 2

an ion is formed when an atom gains or loses electron

Question 3

why do atoms form ions?

Answer 3

atoms for ions in order to achieve a stable electron arrangement like a noble gas

Question 4

how do metal atoms form particularly charged ions?

Answer 4

they loose electrons

Question 5

how do non metal atoms make negatively charged ions?

Answer 5

they gain electrons

Question 6

can atoms of two different elements have the same electron arrangement?

Answer 6

no