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Potassium Chloride (KCl) is neither an anion or a cation, as these have negative and positive charges respectively. K+ is the cation of KCl, and Cl- the anion. An atom is the smallest unit of an element that gives the element its properties, so therefore, KCl is not an atom either (K and Cl are made up of atoms). Consequently, you could deduce that KCl is a molecule, however, you would be incorrect as the word 'molecule' suggests that the K-Cl bond is a covalent bond, which it is not. The K-Cl bond is ionic, therefore making KCl a compound. Hope this helps! John S :-)
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∙ 13y agoPotassium forms a cation, as do all metals.
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∙ 12y agoThat depends on the oxidation state of phosphorous.
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∙ 11y agoPotassium is a cation because it is positively charged.
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∙ 12y agoAndres ontive
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∙ 7y agoPotassium form the cation K+.
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Is potassium anion or cation?
K+ the potassium ion - is a CATION
What is the cation and anion of Potassium cyanide?
The cation is KCN+ and the anion is KC2N-
Identify cation and anion for KBr?
Potassium bromide, KBr: K+ - cation, Br- - anion
Is an atom of potassium most likely to become a cation or an anion?
A potassium atom will become a cation.
What is the cation for KNO3?
For KNO3 the Cation is K^+ The Anion is NO3^- Remember CATIONS are positively charged ions, and ANIONS are negatively charged ions.
Is potassium anion or cation?
K+ the potassium ion - is a CATION
What is the cation and anion of Potassium cyanide?
The cation is KCN+ and the anion is KC2N-
Identify cation and anion for KBr?
Potassium bromide, KBr: K+ - cation, Br- - anion
Is an atom of potassium most likely to become a cation or an anion?
A potassium atom will become a cation.
Is potassium a cation?
Strictly speaking, Potassium (K) itself is neither a cation or anion. But the Potassium ion (K+) is a cation, because cations are positive.
Is potassium cation?
Strictly speaking, Potassium (K) itself is neither a cation or anion. But the Potassium ion (K+) is a cation, because cations are positive.
Is potassium ion a anion?
No, it is a cation (positively charged).
What atom is potassium most likelto form a Anion or Cation?
Potassium will most likely form a cation with a +1 charge.
What is the major anion in the extracellular fluids of the body?
Major Intracellular cation - K+ (Potassium) Major Extracellular cation - Na+ (Sodium) Major Intracellular anion - PO4+ (Phosphate) Major Extracellular anion - Cl- (Chloride)
What is chief intracellular cation?
The chief intracellular cation in the human body is the potassium ion. On the other hand, the primary extracellular cation is the sodium ion. In is the actions of these ions that allow neurons to transmit electrical impulses.
What is the symbol for the ions that form when potassium and iodine react to form the ionic compound potassium iodide?
The cation is K+ and the anion is I-.
What is the cation for KNO3?
For KNO3 the Cation is K^+ The Anion is NO3^- Remember CATIONS are positively charged ions, and ANIONS are negatively charged ions.
