Ions

• What are positive ions formed from?

  When atoms lose electrons
• What are negative ions formed from?

  When atoms gain electrons
• What is the difference between positive and negative ions?

  • Positive ions: Formed when atoms lose electrons
  • Negative ions: Formed when atoms gain electrons
• What is an example of a positive ion?

  Atom losing electrons
• What is an example of a negative ion?

  Atom gaining electrons
• What is the term for the mass of an atom?

  Atomic mass
• How do positive ions differ from negative ions in terms of electron behavior?

  Positive ions lose electrons, negative ions gain electrons
• What is the relationship between the loss or gain of electrons and the charge of an ion?

  Loss of electrons creates positive charge, gain creates negative charge