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What is the typical state of ions found on Earth?
What is the typical state of ions found on Earth?
- Gaseous (correct)
- Liquid
- Plasma
- Solid
What happens when ions of the same charge interact with each other?
What happens when ions of the same charge interact with each other?
- They are repelled by each other (correct)
- They are attracted to each other
- They change their charge
- They remain neutral
How are ions classified based on their electric charge?
How are ions classified based on their electric charge?
- By their number of atoms
- By their type of electric charge (correct)
- By their atomic mass
- By their reactivity
What is the characteristic of an anion?
What is the characteristic of an anion?
How are polyatomic ions typically formed?
How are polyatomic ions typically formed?
What is the driving force behind the process of ionization?
What is the driving force behind the process of ionization?
What is the result of chemical bonding?
What is the result of chemical bonding?
What is the term for an atom or molecule with a net positive or negative electrical charge?
What is the term for an atom or molecule with a net positive or negative electrical charge?
What determines the net electric charge of an ion?
What determines the net electric charge of an ion?
Why are ions highly reactive species?
Why are ions highly reactive species?
What happens to an atom when it gains or loses electrons?
What happens to an atom when it gains or loses electrons?
What is the purpose of the Lewis formula in ionic compounds?
What is the purpose of the Lewis formula in ionic compounds?
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