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Nitrogen doesn't start out as a cation/anion, but it is in group 5A, so it has five valence electrons. To become stable (have a complete octet), it either has to lose five electrons or gain three. It is easier to gain three, so it gains three and becomes a 3- anion.
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What are the cation and anion for aniline (C6H5NH2)?
The cation would be C6H5NH3+ and the anion would be C6H5NH-
What is the cation and anion of Potassium cyanide?
The cation of potassium cyanide is potassium (K+) and the anion is cyanide (CN-).
Is o an anion or cation in nitrous oxide?
In nitrous oxide (N2O), the oxygen atom (O) is an anion. It carries a partial negative charge due to its higher electronegativity compared to nitrogen.
Is a protein a cation or anion?
Anion
Is carbon a cation or anion?
anion
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation-cation or anion-anion bond?
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation-cation or anion- anion bond? Explain.
Is nitride anion or cation?
On its own nitrogen typically forms anions like nitride (N3-) or azide (N3-). However, in the presence of protons (H+), they can also form amide (NH2-) or an ammonium cation (NH4+).
Is oxygen a cation or anion?
Oxygen is neither a cation nor an anion. It is a neutral element.
Is CR a cation or anion?
CR is a cation.
What does anion cation mean?
Anion is a negative ion (Cl-) and cation is a positive ion (Na+).
Is hydrogen a cation or anion?
Hydrogen can be either a cation or an anion, depending on the chemical reaction it is involved in.
Is hydrogen an anion or cation?
Hydrogen can be either an anion or a cation, depending on the chemical reaction it is involved in.
