This Anion Formation Simulation helps you understand how neutral atoms gain electrons to become negatively charged ions. You will see how electron transfers change atomic charge, shell structures, and atomic radius.
In this lab, you can test target atoms like fluorine, chlorine, oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen. You can transfer single or multiple electrons to complete full valence shells. You can also monitor net charge, approach energy, nuclear attraction, and cloud expansion in real time.
Use the simple controls to run step-by-step experiments, adjust simulation speed, and view live charge and radius graphs. It is an easy and visual way to master ion formation and periodic trends without complex calculations.
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