Multiple Choice
Which of the following ions is classified as a cation?
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What typically happens when oppositely charged ions are present in close proximity?
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They attract each other and form ionic bonds.
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They combine to form covalent bonds.
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They repel each other and move apart.
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They remain neutral and do not interact.
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Understand that ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge.
Recall that opposite charges attract due to electrostatic forces, which is a fundamental principle in chemistry and physics.
Recognize that when oppositely charged ions come close together, the electrostatic attraction between them causes them to pull toward each other.
Know that this attraction leads to the formation of ionic bonds, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, creating a stable ionic compound.
Conclude that the correct behavior of oppositely charged ions in close proximity is that they attract each other and form ionic bonds.
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