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What elements would form anions most easily?
Halogens are very reactive: F, Cl, Br, I.
What is the sum of the charges of all the cations and anions?
The sum of the charges of ions in an ionic bond is always equal to zero. The compound would consist of the minimum number of ions necessary to make the charge of the compound equal to zero.For example, the charge of Na is +1, and the charge of Cl is -1. When these are bonded in an ionic bond, the Na+ and Cl- make NaCl, with a charge of zero.When you have two elements that aren't equal in charge, then you must make it to where the charges of both the cations and the anions equal zero when summed. You do this by adding more cations and anions to the compound as necessary.For example, the charge of Magnesium is +2, and the charge of Nitrogen is -3. To make the charge of this compound equal zero, you would need three Magnesiums and two Nitrogens. (2+2+2-3-3=0.) This means that when Mg2+ and N3- are bonded in an ionic bond, they would make Mg3N2.But basically, the short answer is that the sum of the charges on the ions in a unit of a compound is zero.
Which tool would be used to find information on which cations or anions will replace other cations or anions in a chemical reaction?
A displacement table would be used to find information on which cations or anions will replace other cations or anions in a chemical reaction.
What is the formal charge for H3S?
Such an ion would most likely carry a 1+ charge.
What would happen to an elements charge if you add or take away an electron?
It will change.
Which element is most likely to form an anion?
All the elements in groups 14-17 form anions. They all gain an electron. For example out of the these elements: F would be most likely because its the only one that is in a group 17. All the others wouldn't gain one. Because they are in groups 2,13,1,1. All the elements in groups 14-17 form anions. They all gain an electron. For example out of the these elements: F would be most likely because its the only one that is in a group 17. All the others wouldn't gain one. Because they are in groups 2,13,1,1.
Which group of elements tend to give up electrons and become positive?
True, non-metals would gain electrons to form anions with a negative charge.
What elements would form anions most easily?
Halogens are very reactive: F, Cl, Br, I.
What is the sum of the charges of all the cations and anions?
The sum of the charges of ions in an ionic bond is always equal to zero. The compound would consist of the minimum number of ions necessary to make the charge of the compound equal to zero.For example, the charge of Na is +1, and the charge of Cl is -1. When these are bonded in an ionic bond, the Na+ and Cl- make NaCl, with a charge of zero.When you have two elements that aren't equal in charge, then you must make it to where the charges of both the cations and the anions equal zero when summed. You do this by adding more cations and anions to the compound as necessary.For example, the charge of Magnesium is +2, and the charge of Nitrogen is -3. To make the charge of this compound equal zero, you would need three Magnesiums and two Nitrogens. (2+2+2-3-3=0.) This means that when Mg2+ and N3- are bonded in an ionic bond, they would make Mg3N2.But basically, the short answer is that the sum of the charges on the ions in a unit of a compound is zero.
Does an atom have an electric charge?
If there is an imbalance in the numbers of protons in electrons, then yes, an atom would have electrical charge.
What is Beryllim a Cation Or Anion?
Beryllim is an element. It forms a Cation that has a 2+ charge, because it must lose electrons to gain a noble gas configuration. Anions gain electrons which would have a negative charge.
What is the formal charge for H3S?
Such an ion would most likely carry a 1+ charge.
Which tool would be used to find information on which cations or anions will replace other cations or anions in a chemical reaction?
A displacement table would be used to find information on which cations or anions will replace other cations or anions in a chemical reaction.
Establishing a charge between two elements in an evacuated tube in known as what?
I think there may be some confusion here - I believe it's more likely that you would establish a VOLTAGE between the two elements. Of course the voltage usually implies charges, but the charges will be on each of the elements, not between them.
What would happen to an elements charge if you add or take away an electron?
It will change.
Why do the elements in group 7 form ions with a negative charge?
Because the halogens are all diatomic. They only need one more electron to achieve a stable valence shell so they often get it from other radicals of the same element. Hence, you don't find F, Cl, or Br in nature. You find F2, Cl2, Br2.
Which tool would be used to find information on which cations or anions will replace othe cations or anions in a chemical reaction?
A tool that would be used to find information on which cations or anions will replace others in a chemical reaction is a displacement table.
