4.2.1.1.1 - A metal atom
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What is a cation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a metal loses its electrons.
How many valence electrons do metals typically have?
💡 Hint: Consider the position of metals in the periodic table.
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What is a cation?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a cation.
True or False: Metals are more likely to gain electrons rather than lose them.
💡 Hint: Think about metals and their electron configuration.
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Explain how the formation of a cation influences the properties of ionic compounds formed with non-metals.
💡 Hint: Consider how the overall charge balance affects stability.
Given a metal that forms a +2 cation, predict what might happen if two different non-metals react with it to form ionic bonds. Provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Use the octet rule to explain the electronic configurations.
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