Ions

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Ions: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Ions, Cation, Anion, Ionic Compounds, Naming of Common Ions and, Symbols Used for Common Ions

Important Questions on Ions

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Which of these statements is true for ions? Circle ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for the correct response.

Is the statement true? Yes or No
An ion is always a single charged atom Yes/No
An ion of a metal is always positively charged. Yes/No
An ion of a non-metal is either positively or negatively charged Yes/No

 

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What are cations?

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What is carbonate?

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How do you name common polyatomic ions?

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How to name sulphate ion?

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What are the rules for naming ions?

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A negatively charged ion is obtained by the release of an electron from an atom.

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The molecular formula of the chloride of an element X is XCl. This compound is a solid having a high melting point. Which of the following elements be present in the same group as X.

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Sodium ion is a _____ (cation/anion).

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What will be formed when an atom 'A' gains two electrons?

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Give two examples of trivalent metal ions.

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Which cation and anion are present in CH3COO2Mg?

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The chemical formulae of several substances are listed below :

AlF3, Co, CoO, NaBrO3, Na2S, V2O5, CaSO4, Cu

Which substances contain polyatomic ion which have names ending in -ate?

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Give an example each of a polyatomic element and a polyatomic ion.

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What are polyatomic ions? List two examples.

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What are cations and anions?

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What are Positive and negative ions?