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- 1Why are atoms neutral in electric charge?The charges of an atom’s electrons and protons “cancel out.”
- 2Define ion.Ions are atoms that have a positive or negative charge because they have unequal numbers of protons and electrons.
- 3Compare and contrast cations and anions, and give an example of each.a cation is a positively charged ion (Calcium) and a anion is a negatively charged ion (Chloride)
- 4Describe how ions formIt may occur when atoms are exposed to high levels of radiation.
- 5List properties of ions.Ions are highly reactive, especially as gases. They usually react with ions of opposite charge to form neutral compounds.
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