a. Ions e. compounds b. negative f. valence i. neutral c. positive g. cations j. stable d. element h, Anions 1. An atom becomes when it loses electrons. 2. These are positively charge ions. 3. These are negatively charge ions. 4. It has an equal quantity of protons and electrons and so, does not have an overall electric charge. 5. An atom becomes when it gains electrons. 6. Atoms form ions to become 7. Electron at the outer shell. 8. Electrically charged atom. 9. It is consists of only one kind of atom with unique physical and chemical properties of matter. 10. These are formed when different elements chemically react and form bonds with one another.
