Froggy Jumps Cations and Anions QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on cations and anions in this fun quiz game! by A Johnson 1 What is a cation? a A negatively charged ion. b A positively charged ion. c A neutral atom. 2 Which of the following is a common anion? a Chloride (Cl-). b Calcium (Ca2+). c Sodium (Na+). 3 What charge do cations carry? a No charge. b Positive charge. c Negative charge. 4 Which element forms the cation Na+? a Magnesium. b Chlorine. c Sodium. 5 What is the charge of the sulfate ion? a Negative two (-2). b Neutral (0). c Positive one (+1). 6 What type of bond is formed between cations and anions? a Covalent bond. b Ionic bond. c Metallic bond. 7 Which of these is a cation? a Sulfate (SO4^2-). b Phosphate (PO4^3-). c Calcium (Ca2+). 8 What happens to an atom when it becomes a cation? a It loses electrons. b It gains neutrons. c It gains protons. 9 Which of the following ions is negatively charged? a Nitrate (NO3-). b Potassium (K+). c Barium (Ba2+). 10 What is the formula for the ammonium cation? a NH2-. b NH3. c NH4+. 11 Group 1 elements form what type of elements? a +1 cation b -1 anion c -1 cation 12 Group 2 elements form what type of elements? a +2 cation b -2 anion c -2 cation 13 Group 13 elements form what type of elements? a +3 cation b +13 cations c -13 anions 14 Group 15 elements form what type of elements? a -15 anions b +15 cations c -3 anions 15 Group 16 elements form what type of elements? a -6 anions b +16 cations c -2 anions 16 Group 17 elements form what type of elements? a -7 anions b +17 cations c -1 anions 17 Period 2 elements form what type of elements a +2 cations b -2 anions c It varies from group to group
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