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===About Metal Ions===
 
===About Metal Ions===
 
: '''Metal ions''' are formed when [[metal]] [[element]]s lose their [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Ion|positive ions]].
 
: '''Metal ions''' are formed when [[metal]] [[element]]s lose their [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Ion|positive ions]].
The [[charge]] on a '''metal ion''' may be determined by the [[Group]].
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The [[Electrical Charge|charge]] on a '''metal ion''' may be determined by the [[Group]].
 
*[[Group 1]] [[Element]]s all form +1 [[ion]]s; Li<sup>+1</sup>, Na<sup>+1</sup>, K<sup>+1</sup>
 
*[[Group 1]] [[Element]]s all form +1 [[ion]]s; Li<sup>+1</sup>, Na<sup>+1</sup>, K<sup>+1</sup>
 
*[[Group 2]] [[Element]]s all form +2 [[ion]]s; Be<sup>+2</sup>, Mg<sup>+2</sup>, Ca<sup>+2</sup>
 
*[[Group 2]] [[Element]]s all form +2 [[ion]]s; Be<sup>+2</sup>, Mg<sup>+2</sup>, Ca<sup>+2</sup>

Revision as of 11:00, 2 February 2019

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Metal Ions are positive ions found in ionic compounds and giant metallic structures.

About Metal Ions

Metal ions are formed when metal elements lose their electrons to form positive ions.

The charge on a metal ion may be determined by the Group.

Transition Metal Elements can form different ions which are shown by Roman Numerals; Iron can form Fe(II) which is Fe+2 or Fe(III) is Fe+3, Manganese can form Mn(II) which is Mn+2 or Mn(IV) which is Mn+4.

The more easily a metal element can become a metal ion the more reactive the metal.

Examples

LithiumIonFormation.png
MagnesiumIonFormation.png
AluminiumIonFormation.png
Lithium forms +1 ions. Magnesium forms +2 ions. Aluminium forms +3 ions.