- The image contains a worksheet titled "Ion Worksheet" with two tables.
- The first table has columns for Element, Atomic Number, # of Protons, # of Electrons (Neutral), # of Electrons (Ion), and Ionic Charge.
- The second table has columns for Element, Atomic Number, # of Protons, # of Electrons (Neutral), # of Electrons (Ion), Ionic Charge, and Symbol of Ion.
- Both tables are partially filled with red text, indicating answers or corrections.
- The task is to complete the tables by filling in the missing values based on atomic number and ion formation rules.
- For each element, the atomic number equals the number of protons.
- In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons.
- When forming ions, metals lose electrons to form cations (positive charge), and nonmetals gain electrons to form anions (negative charge).
- The ionic charge is determined by the number of electrons lost or gained.
- The symbol of the ion includes the element symbol with the ionic charge as a superscript.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ions worksheet answers.
