1.6 - Radicals
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Practice Questions
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What is a radical?
💡 Hint: Think about atoms that gain or lose electrons.
Give an example of a positive radical.
💡 Hint: Remember, cations are positive.
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What do we call positively charged ions?
💡 Hint: Think of the charge.
True or False: Anions have more protons than electrons.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of an anion.
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A solution contains Na⁺, Cl⁻, and SO₄²⁻ ions. Write the empirical formula for any two compounds that can be formed from these ions.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of charges when pairing ions.
Discuss the importance of knowing about radicals in acid-base chemistry.
💡 Hint: Focus on how cations and anions interact.
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