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Why are some elements found in nature mainly as their ions and not pure elements?
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Many elements are found in nature in molecular form - two or more atoms (of the same type of element) are bonded together. Oxygen, for example, is most commonly found in its molecular form "O2" (two oxygen atoms chemically bonded together).
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How element form ions that have a stable atomic structure like that found in a noble gas?
Ions are formed when elements gain or lose electrons.
Are all elements except noble gases ions?
No. Ions are just elements with charges.
Do elements in group 1 readily or rarely form ions?
Elements of group 1 readily form ions having a charge of +1.
What types of ions do different elements form?
Ions are cations (positive) or anions (negative).
How are elements that form positive ions grouped in the periodic table relative to the elements that form negatives ions?
The lower the the Atomic Number, the higher the Ionic Energy.
In what forms to polyatomic ions ofter occur in nature?
polyatomic ions combine with ions of the opposite charge to form ionic compounds. They are often found in nature dissolved in water or precipitated out as solids.
What type of ion do the elements found in the valleys of the graph form?
We haven't seen your graph. However, it is easy to say what kinds of ions elements form. Metals form positive ions and nonmetals form negative ions.
How element form ions that have a stable atomic structure like that found in a noble gas?
Ions are formed when elements gain or lose electrons.
Are all elements except noble gases ions?
No. Ions are just elements with charges.
What type of ions do the elements of group 1 form?
Group 1 elements are the alkali metals, which form ions wih a 1+ charge.
What makes some elements ions?
All elements become ions when you add or subtract electrons.
Why atoms of group 0 elements do not form ions?
why atoms of group 0 elements do not form ions
How can ions be described?
Ions are atoms that have lost or gained electrons. The number of protons in an atom remains unchanged but with loss or gain of electrons the charges becomes unbalanced, because the number of electrons is NOT equal to the number of protons. Ions can be divided into two viz. Cations ( positively charged) and Anions ( negatively charhed(. Here are some examples. Sodium atom has 11 protons(+) and 11 electrons(-). Sodium cation has 11 protons(+) and 10 electrons(-) If we do a little sum (+)11 - 10 = (+)1 This is indicated on the sodium cation as Na(s) = Na^(+) + e^(-) Similarly Calcium atom has 20 protons(+) and 20 electrons(-). Calcium cation has 20 protons(+) and 18 electrons(-) If we do a little sum (+)20 - 18 = (+)2 This is indicated on the calcium cation as Ca(s) = Ca^(2+) + 2e^(-) Conversely Chlorineatom has 17 protons(+) and 17 electrons(-). Chloride anion has 17 protons(+) and 18 electrons(-) If we do a little sum (+)17 - 18 = (-)1 This is indicated on the chloride anion as Cl(g) = Cl^(-) - e^(-) Similrly Oxygen atom has 8 protons(+) and 8 electrons(-). Oxide anion has 8 protons(+) and 10 electrons(-) If we do a little sum (+)8 - 10 = (-)2 This is indicated on the chloride anion as O(g) = O(2-) - 2e^(-) So ions are charged atoms. Or Ions have a charge, Atoms have no charge. Chemically, charged atoms are no longer atoms but IONS.
What type of ions do elements on the right side of the periodic table form?
cations = positively charged ions
What is the difference between hydroxide ions and hydronium ions?
Their are hydroxyl ions not hydroxide ions. They are OH- . hydronium ions are H3O+ . Presence of hydroxyl ionsin a compound shows its basic nature whereas presence of hydronium ions in a compound shows its acidic nature .
What element combined with chloride ion would form an ionic compound?
Chloride ions would form elements with ions of metallic elements. For example, with sodium ions, chloride ions form sodium chloride.
Which form of sodium is more commonly found in nature sodium ion or sodium atoms?
The ions of course, due to its high reactivity
