Monatomic Ions

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What is a monatomic ion?

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A monatomic ion is an ion consisting of a single atom with a positive or negative charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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How do you name a cation?

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Cations are named by using the name of the element followed by the word 'ion.' For example, Na+ is called sodium ion.

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How do you name an anion?

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Anions are named by taking the root of the element's name and adding the suffix '-ide.' For example, Cl- is called chloride.

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What charge does magnesium ion have?

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Magnesium ion (Mg2+) has a charge of +2.

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What charge does chloride ion have?

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Chloride ion (Cl-) has a charge of -1.

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What is the relationship between the number of protons and electrons in a neutral atom?

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In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons, resulting in no overall charge.

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What happens to an atom when it becomes a cation?

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When an atom becomes a cation, it loses one or more electrons, resulting in a positive charge.

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What happens to an atom when it becomes an anion?

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When an atom becomes an anion, it gains one or more electrons, resulting in a negative charge.