2.4.3 - Ions
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What is an ion?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of protons and electrons.
What do we call a positively charged ion?
💡 Hint: Remember the letter 'T' in cation stands for 'positive.'
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What is an ion?
💡 Hint: Think about the charge of an ion.
A cation is formed by?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a cation.
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Calculate the charge of an ion if a sulfur atom (atomic number 16) gains two electrons. What would be the symbol for this ion?
💡 Hint: Consider sulfur's original electron configuration before gaining.
Explain why ionic compounds generally have high melting points. Use the concept of ionic bonding in your explanation.
💡 Hint: Think about the strength of the forces holding the ions together.
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