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An anion has a negative electric charge and a cation has a positive electric charge. This is the fundamental distinction, but the chemistry of each type is generally different also: Very few chemical structures, except for single atoms in high vacuum, can be or become both cations and anions.
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What is the difference between ionic and nonionic compound?
ionic compounds can desociate into anion & cation.. non ionic compounds can not desociates into anion & cation..
Can a covalent bond form between an anion and a cation?
when forces of attraction overcome forces of repulsion
Is scandium a cation or an anion?
is scandium a cation or an anion
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation-cation or anion-anion bond?
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation-cation or anion- anion bond? Explain.
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation -cation or anion-anion bond?
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation-cation or anion- anion bond? Explain.
What is the difference between ionic and nonionic compound?
ionic compounds can desociate into anion & cation.. non ionic compounds can not desociates into anion & cation..
Distinguish between a cation and a anion?
A cation is a positive ion (as Na+). An anion is a negative ion (as Cl-).
Can a covalent bond form between an anion and a cation?
when forces of attraction overcome forces of repulsion
An ionic bond is between?
A cation and an anion
Is scandium a cation or an anion?
is scandium a cation or an anion
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation-cation or anion-anion bond?
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation-cation or anion- anion bond? Explain.
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation -cation or anion-anion bond?
Can an ionic compound ever consist of a cation-cation or anion- anion bond? Explain.
What is the diffrenece between an anion and a cation?
An anion has gained electrons and therefore has a negative charge, while a cation has lost electrons and therefore has a positive charge.
What is the cation and anion of Potassium cyanide?
The cation is KCN+ and the anion is KC2N-
Is an ion a cation or anion?
an ion is divided into cation and an anion . cation has a positive sign whereas anion a negative.
Is carbon a cation or anion?
anion
Is a protein a cation or anion?
Anion
