Chemistry GCSE
Representing ions with symbols and charges
What Representing ions with symbols and charges means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The charge on the ion equals the number of electrons lost by the atom, written as a superscript after the symbol, such as Na⁺, Mg²⁺ and Al³⁺.
Topics that use Representing ions with symbols and charges
- The reactivity series (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Displacement reactions
- Electron loss and positive charge
- Electron loss as the basis of reactivity
- Extraction of metals with carbon
- Ionic equations
- Link between ion formation and reactivity
- Metal and acid reactions
- Metal and water reactions
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