Anions in Chemistry
Explore the formation, properties, and naming conventions of anions in chemistry through various question types.
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Anions in Chemistry
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1. Which of the following best describes an anion?
An atom that has lost electrons and has a positive charge.
An atom that has gained electrons and has a negative charge.
A neutral atom with an equal number of protons and electrons.
An atom with an unstable nucleus.
2. What is the correct name for the anion formed from a chlorine atom?
Chlorine ion
Chlorate
Chloride
Chlorite
3. Anions are typically formed by atoms of elements.
4. The charge of an anion is determined by the number of gained by the neutral atom.
5. All polyatomic ions are anions.
True
False
6. The suffix '-ide' is commonly used for monatomic anions.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between a monatomic anion and a polyatomic anion. Provide an example of each.
8. Describe how the electron configuration of a neutral atom changes when it forms an anion.
Match the anion with its correct formula.
9. Sulfate
a. OH-
10. Hydroxide
b. NO3-
11. Nitrate
c. CO3^2-
12. Carbonate
d. SO4^2-
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