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Another name for a negative ion is anion...while a postivie one is a cation.
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Is it true or false for an ionic compound the name of the negative ion comes first?
False - the negative ion is last.
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.
What is an example of a negative ion?
A positive ion is an ion with no negative charges.
Does flurine form a positive or negative ion?
Fluorine is negative and will produce a negative ion.
Is an element with a large negative electron affinity most likely to form a positive ion a negative ion or a neutral atom?
negative ion
What is the specific name for a negative ion is an?
A negative ion is called an anion, while a positive ion is called a cation.
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
What happens to an atom if it gains an electron will it be a negative ion or positive ion?
It will be a negative ion, or in other words, a anion.
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
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
Which would form a negative ion lithium aluminum magnesium or chlorine?
Chlorine would form a negative ion and the other three positive ions.
