Ions
Ions: Overview
In this topic, we will learn about ions, the charged species present in metals and non-metal compounds. We will study positively and negatively charged species. Some ionic compounds and their constituent elements are also enlisted in a tabular form.
Important Questions on Ions



Define electron affinity enthalpy.

Why does an anion have negative charge on it?

_____ is the positively charged atom or group of atoms.

Explain why the size of the cation is smaller than its corresponding atom.


Write few examples of mono-atomic cations.

Which of the following is a simple radical?

Explain the classification of radicals based on the charge present in it.


Give one or two word(s) for the following:
A group of atoms that carries a charge and functions as a single unit.

Give one or two word(s) for the following:
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Define the following terms.
Radicals.

Radicals do not carry any charge.

Give one/two word(s) for the following:
An atom or molecule with a positive or negative charge.

Unscramble the words to get the answer.
Cation with the symbol (IHLTIMU)

Unscramble the words to get the answer.
Molecules that contain only one atom. (MAOITONOMC).

A group of atoms carrying a fixed charge on them are called _____ ions.
