A calcium ion has a double positive charge and a fluoride ion has a single negative charge.
Which statement is correct?
A fluorine atom gains an electron to form the fluoride ion.
A fluorine atom loses a proton to form the fluoride ion.
A calcium atom loses an electron to form the calcium ion.
A calcium atom gains two electrons to form the calcium ion.
284 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.1 The nuclear model of the atom, covering 5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions, 5.1.1b Alpha-particle scattering, 5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes, 5.1.2b Proton number, nucleon number and nuclide notation, and 5.1.2c Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.