Ions and Ion Notation
Once students understand the basic structure of a neutral atom, they can begin to learn some of the changes that can occur to them. One of those is the formation of an ion, when an atom gains or loses electrons and becomes charged. This worksheet will help them visually understand how ions are formed, and give some practice on writing ion notation.
Essential concepts: Ions, ion notation, electrons, cations, anions.
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