Common Monatomic Ions

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1. What is the chemical symbol for a hydrogen ion with a positive charge?

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The chemical symbol H+ represents a hydrogen ion with a positive charge, also known as a proton. He+ is the symbol for helium with a positive charge. O- represents oxygen with a negative charge. Na+ is the symbol for sodium with a positive charge.

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Common Monatomic Ions - Quiz

Explore the essentials of monatomic ions with this focused activity. Delve into the properties and charges of common ions, enhancing your understanding of chemical formulas and reactions. Ideal... see morefor students preparing for advanced studies in chemistry. see less

2. What is the chemical symbol for lithium ion?

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The correct chemical symbol for a lithium ion is Li+ because it has a positive charge of +1, indicated by the plus sign.

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3. What is the chemical symbol for sodium?

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The correct chemical symbol for sodium is Na, derived from its Latin name 'natrium'.

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4. What is the chemical symbol for potassium?

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The correct chemical symbol for potassium is K, representing its Latin name 'kalium'.

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5. What is the chemical symbol for Cs+?

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The correct chemical symbol for Cs+ is cesium (1+), which indicates that cesium has a positive 1 charge. The other options do not match the correct chemical symbol for Cs+.

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6. What is the oxidation state of Ag+?

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In the compound Ag+, the oxidation state of silver is +1. This is because silver typically exhibits a +1 oxidation state in its compounds.

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7. What is the chemical symbol for Mg 2+?

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The chemical symbol for magnesium ion with a +2 charge is Mg 2+. It is important to differentiate magnesium from other elements like manganese, mercury, and molybdenum which have similar symbols but different properties.

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8. What is the chemical symbol for Calcium with a +2 charge?

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The correct symbol for Calcium with a +2 charge is Ca 2+. It indicates that calcium has lost two electrons and therefore carries a positive charge.

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9. What is the chemical symbol for Strontium with a +2 charge?

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The correct answer is 'Sr2+' which represents Strontium with a +2 charge. The incorrect answers do not specify the charge, symbol or both elements correctly.

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10. What is the chemical symbol for Barium ion with a +2 charge?

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Barium ion with a +2 charge is written as Ba 2+ to indicate the element Ba (Barium) with a +2 charge.

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11. What is the ion with a charge of Zn 2+?

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Zinc forms a 2+ cation by losing two electrons in order to achieve a stable electronic configuration.

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12. Cd 2+

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Cd 2+ represents the ion of Cadmium with a charge of +2. It is important to note the specific element being referred to in the question in order to provide the correct answer.

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13. What is the chemical symbol for an Aluminum ion with a charge of +3?

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Aluminum forms a 3+ ion by losing 3 electrons, resulting in a charge of +3.

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14. What is the chemical symbol for hydride anion?

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The correct chemical symbol for the hydride anion is H-, indicating that it is a negatively charged ion with a -1 charge.

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15. What is the charge of fluoride ion?

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Fluoride ion has a charge of -1 because it gains one electron to achieve a stable electronic configuration.

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16. What is the chemical symbol for Chloride?

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The correct chemical symbol for Chloride is Cl-. The minus sign denotes the chloride ion having a negative charge.

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17. What is the chemical symbol for bromine?

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Bromine is represented by the chemical symbol Br, not B, Bo, or Bi. It is a halogen element with atomic number 35.

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18. What is the symbol for Iodide -1?

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The correct symbol for Iodide -1 is I-, where the negative sign indicates the -1 charge on the ion. The other options provided are incorrect as they do not represent the correct charge or composition of the iodide ion.

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19. What is the charge of O 2-?

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O 2- is an anion as indicated by the negative charge associated with the oxygen atom.

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20. What is the chemical symbol for sulfide with a charge of -2?

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The correct chemical symbol for sulfide with a charge of -2 is S2-. The symbol represents a sulfide ion with a charge of -2, formed when sulfur gains two extra electrons.

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21. What is the charge of the nitride ion?

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The nitride ion has a charge of -3, making it an anion. An anion is an ion that has gained one or more electrons, resulting in a negative charge.

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What is the chemical symbol for a hydrogen ion with a positive charge?
What is the chemical symbol for lithium ion?
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
What is the chemical symbol for potassium?
What is the chemical symbol for Cs+?
What is the oxidation state of Ag+?
What is the chemical symbol for Mg 2+?
What is the chemical symbol for Calcium with a +2 charge?
What is the chemical symbol for Strontium with a +2 charge?
What is the chemical symbol for Barium ion with a +2 charge?
What is the ion with a charge of Zn 2+?
Cd 2+
What is the chemical symbol for an Aluminum ion with a charge of +3?
What is the chemical symbol for hydride anion?
What is the charge of fluoride ion?
What is the chemical symbol for Chloride?
What is the chemical symbol for bromine?
What is the symbol for Iodide -1?
What is the charge of O 2-?
What is the chemical symbol for sulfide with a charge of -2?
What is the charge of the nitride ion?
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