Question 1
How many electrons will chlorine gain or lose when it forms an ion?
◦ gain 1
◦ gain 2
◦ lose 3
◦ lose 1
◦ lose 7
Question 2
When a cation is formed from a representative element ________.
◦ electrons are lost and the ion is smaller
◦ the cation acquires a negative charge
◦ electrons are lost and the ion is larger
◦ electrons are gained and the ion is smaller
◦ electrons are gained and the ion is larger