Atoms vs. Ions

The following episode looks at comparing the neutral form of an atom and the charged form of the atom. In other words what is the difference between and atom and an ion. We look at the positively charged metal Cations and the negatively charged non-metal Anions. Download this episode for free from iTunes by typing in the search window "PapaPodcasts". Mr. P

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Chemistry
• atoms
• ions
• cations
• anions
• valence
• electrons
• science
• PapaPodcasts

[eelinelin]

im trying to understand why the ion loses the dots?

[Papapodcasts]

@eelinelin They try to achieve a similar electron arrangement as their nearest Noble gas as the Noble gases are the most stable atoms on the periodic table.

[nala931]

this is seriously more than i learned in a week. thank you so much mr. p!!!!! youre awsome

[Papapodcasts]

@nala931 Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Good luck with your studies.

Mr.P

[faithite]

i thought its "2-" not "-2" which one isit? :) for example Mg2+ or Mg+2?

[Papapodcasts]

@faithite Doesn't really matter. Find out how your teacher wants it. Ask them so this way you do not lose marks. Personally it doesn't really matter to me. Thanks for watching.

Mr.P

[sugarliciousXD]

have i ever told you how much i love you lol jk i dont but thank you!

[bbauer2008]

I don't understand. I thought the 3rd shell could have 18 electrons not 8? N=2 x n^2.

[gogirlz99]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[gogirlz99]

this is awesome.

[Trashcansam123]

I have finals in 2 days. Thanks for help.

[Yapiej]

I seriously could not concentrate for my test tomorrow, listening to you really helps THANK YOU! :D

[zoombalaboy]

I'm 12. Why am I watching this?

[TheTomp224]

@eelinelin lol those dots are electrons

[1Nekit1]

Thanks!!!