2. Atoms & Elements

Which ion is formed when an atom of mercury (Hg) loses two electrons?

What is the charge on a chloride ion (Cl^-)?

Which of the following best describes how positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anions) are formed?

Which ion is formed when an atom of mercury (Hg) loses two electrons?

Which process leads to the formation of a positive ion (cation)?

Which ion is formed when an atom has 26 protons and 24 electrons?

Which element forms an ion with an electron configuration of [Ar] and a 2− charge?

When water molecules undergo auto-ionization, which ions are released?

Which of the following is the most stable ion commonly formed by phosphorus?

Which of the following is an example of an ion?

Which of the following correctly represents the charge and symbol for an oxide ion?

When iron forms the ionic compound FeCl_3, how many electrons does the iron ion have?

Which of the following ions is positively charged and is responsible for making a solution acidic?

What is the charge on the hydronium ion (H_3O^+)?

In the compound Cr3(PO4)4, which species is the cation and which is the anion?