Multiple Choice
If a droplet has three extra electrons, what is the net charge of the droplet?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Ions
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Which term is used to describe a positively charged ion?
A
Anion
B
Isotope
C
Cation
D
Radical
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Understand that ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.
Recall that a positively charged ion is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, giving it more protons than electrons.
Identify the term used for a positively charged ion, which is 'Cation'.
Differentiate this from an 'Anion', which is a negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.
Note that 'Isotope' refers to atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons, and 'Radical' refers to species with unpaired electrons, neither of which describe a positively charged ion.
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