IONS

IONS
-are atoms, or group of
atoms,that has
positive or
negative charge.
CATIONS
-are POSITIVELY
CHARGED ION
containing FEWER
electrons than protons
CATIONS
-If a neutral atom LOSES one or more
electrons it becomes a CATION.

Na 11 protons
11 electrons

Na+ 11 protons
10 electrons
 ANIONS
-are NEGATIVELY
CHARGED ION
containing MORE
electrons than protons
 ANIONS
-If a neutral atom GAINS one or more
electrons it becomes a ANION.

Cl 17 protons
17 electrons

Cl- 17 protons
18 electrons
OXOANIONS
-are polyatomic ions that contain
oxygen attached to some other
element
Some Common IONS
Chlorine Ion- Cl-
Sodium Ion- Na+
Potassium Ions – K+
Nitrite Ion- NO2-
Ammonium Ion- NH4