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What distinguishes cations from anions?
What distinguishes cations from anions?
- Both cations and anions have an equal number of protons and electrons.
- Cations are positively charged while anions are negatively charged. (correct)
- Cations have more electrons than protons.
- Anions have more protons than electrons.
What forms a cation?
What forms a cation?
- An atom losing neutrons.
- An atom gaining electrons.
- An atom losing electrons. (correct)
- An atom gaining protons.
Which statement about ions is true?
Which statement about ions is true?
- Cations attract other cations.
- All ions have the same charge.
- Cations and anions attract each other. (correct)
- Anions cannot form from losing electrons.
How do neutral atoms differ from ions?
How do neutral atoms differ from ions?
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What is true about anions?
What is true about anions?
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Study Notes
Atoms
- Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter.
- Neutral atoms have an equal number of protons and electrons.
Ions
- Ions are charged atoms.
- Cations are positively charged ions formed when an atom loses electrons.
- Anions are negatively charged ions formed when an atom gains electrons.
- Cations and anions attract each other due to their opposite charges.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of atoms and ions, including their structure and charge. It covers topics such as neutral atoms, cations, and anions, providing a clear understanding of these essential building blocks of matter.
