English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Explain why atoms form bonds in terms of achieving a full outer electron shell
Compare how metals and non-metals form ions
Determine the charge of ions formed by different elements
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Words and meanings to learn
ion
a charged particle formed when an atom gains or loses electrons
group number
tells you how many electrons are in the outer shell of an atom
outer shell electrons
electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom – these are involved in bonding
cations
a positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons
anions
a negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons
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