Does uranium form a cation or anion?

Answer 1

Uranium typically forms cations rather than anions. In its common oxidation states, such as +4 and +6, uranium loses electrons to become positively charged ions (U^4+ and U^6+). These cations are prevalent in various compounds and are important in nuclear chemistry and applications. Anionic forms of uranium, such as uranyl (UO2^2+), also exist but are less common compared to its cationic states.