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A negative ion is called an anion, while a positive ion is called a cation.
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When an element forms a negative ion what happens to its name?
When an element forms a negative ion, the name changes to IDE, fir example: chloride
How do you name monatomic cations?
If it's an ion with a negative charge, it is an anion.
What is positive ion and negative ion in NACl?
Na is positive ion,Cl is negative ion
What is a positive and negative ion?
when an atom loose electron it become negative ion and when it gains electron it become positive ion
Are ionized particles harmful?
Some are and some are not. One negative ion, the chloride ion, is generally harmless. Another negative ion, the cyanide ion, is highly toxic.
When an element forms a negative ion what happens to its name?
When an element forms a negative ion, the name changes to IDE, fir example: chloride
When does the en d of a name of a negative ion end in ide?
if the negative ion is a single element, the end of its name changes to -ide
What is the other name of negative ion?
Another name for a negative ion is anion...while a postivie one is a cation.
Is it true or false for an ionic compound the name of the negative ion comes first?
False - the negative ion is last.
What is the name of the negative charge of Ion?
anion
What is the name of an atom that has a postive or negative charge?
An ion.
How do you name monatomic cations?
If it's an ion with a negative charge, it is an anion.
Where do the names for ionic compounds come from?
For an ionic compound, the name of the positive ion comes first, followed by the name of the negative ion.
Does chlorine form a positive or a negative ion?
Negative ion. Cl-
What is positive ion and negative ion in NACl?
Na is positive ion,Cl is negative ion
How can a negative charge become neutral?
A negative charge in an atom is neutralized bylosing electrons, so there are the same name protons as there are electronsor having a cation (a positive ion) to form with the negative ion.
What is an example of a negative ion?
A positive ion is an ion with no negative charges.
