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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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What is the cation and anion of Potassium cyanide?
The cation of potassium cyanide is potassium (K+) and the anion is cyanide (CN-).
Identify cation and anion for KBr?
Potassium bromide, KBr: K+ - cation, Br- - anion
What are the cation and anions of K2CO3?
The cation of K2CO3 is potassium (K+) and the anion is carbonate (CO3^2-).
Is potassium anion or cation?
Potassium is a cation, since it has a positive charge. It loses an electron to form a +1 charge, making it a positively charged ion.
What is the cation for KNO3?
Potassium nitrate has 1 cation: K+ The other part (nitrate) is an anion: NO3-
What is the cation and anion of Potassium cyanide?
The cation of potassium cyanide is potassium (K+) and the anion is cyanide (CN-).
Identify cation and anion for KBr?
Potassium bromide, KBr: K+ - cation, Br- - anion
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 are the cation and anions of K2CO3?
The cation of K2CO3 is potassium (K+) and the anion is carbonate (CO3^2-).
Is potassium anion or cation?
Potassium is a cation, since it has a positive charge. It loses an electron to form a +1 charge, making it a positively charged ion.
What is the cation for KNO3?
Potassium nitrate has 1 cation: K+ The other part (nitrate) is an anion: NO3-
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)
Is an atom of potassium most likely to become a cation or an anion?
An atom of potassium is most likely to become a cation. Potassium tends to lose one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, forming a positively charged ion.
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 atom is potassium most likelto form a Anion or Cation?
Potassium will most likely form a cation with a +1 charge.
