Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes anions?
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When sulfur forms ions, what type of ion does it become?
A
Anion
B
Neutral atom
C
Radical
D
Cation
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Recall that sulfur is a nonmetal element found in Group 16 of the periodic table, which means it tends to gain electrons to achieve a full octet in its outer shell.
When an atom gains electrons, it acquires a negative charge and becomes an anion, which is a negatively charged ion.
Since sulfur gains electrons rather than losing them, it does not form a cation (which is a positively charged ion).
A neutral atom has no net charge, so when sulfur forms ions, it is no longer neutral.
A radical is a species with an unpaired electron, which is different from the typical ion formation process for sulfur.
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