Radicals
Radicals: Overview
In this topic, we will learn the radicals. It discusses the basic meaning and various examples for radicals. Further, it also discusses the importance of radicals. It explains the formation of radicals.
Important Questions on Radicals
What are the two Kinds of ions, and how do they differ?
A radical with one atom of carbon and three atoms of oxygen is ______.
Classify Barium into cations and anions. Also, write its chemical formula.
Classify Oxide into cations and anions. Also, write its chemical formula.
Classify Nitrite into cations and anions. Also, write its chemical formula.
Classify Manganese into cations and anions. Also, write its chemical formula.
The name of ions that have two or more atoms usually end with —ate or —ite.
An atom with a negative ion is called a cation.
Loss of electrons by an atom gives rise to a positively charged ion.
Give the correct order of initials T or F for following statements. Use T if statement is true and F if it is false.
(i) Cu+ undergoes disproportionation to Cu and Cu2+ in aqueous solution
(ii) Hg2Cl2 does not impart chromyl chloride test
(iii) Sulphide ions react with sodium nitroprusside to form a purple coloured complex. In this reaction, oxidation state of iron changes.
