Common Monotomic Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cation?
A
A cation is a positive ion
2
Q
What is an anion?
A
An anion is a negative ion
3
Q
cesium ion
A
Cs+
4
Q
cuprous ion
A
Cu+
aka copper(I) ion
5
Q
hydrogen ion
A
H+
aka single proton
6
Q
lithium ion
A
Li+
7
Q
potassium ion
A
K+
8
Q
silver ion
A
Ag+
9
Q
sodium ion
A
Na+
10
Q
What are the common 1+ monotomic cations?
A
- cesium ions (Cs+)
- cuprous ions (Cu+)
- hydrogen ions (H+)
- lithium ions (Li+)
- potassium ions (K+)
- silver ions (Ag+)
- sodium ions (Na+)
11
Q
barium ion
A
Ba2+
12
Q
cadmium ion
A
Cd2+
13
Q
calcium ion
A
Ca2+
14
Q
chromous ion
A
Cr2+
aka chromium(II) ion
15
Q
cobaltous ion
A
Co2+
aka cobalt(II) ion
16
Q
cupric ion
A
Cu2+
aka copper(II) ion