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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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 is . This compound is a solid having a high melting point. Which of the following elements be present in the same group as .


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



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The chemical formulae of several substances are listed below :
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.



