Hydrogen Can Form Two Different Ions: a Hydrogen Ion (H⁺),and

question 19

Multiple Choice

Hydrogen can form two different ions: a hydrogen ion (H⁺) ,and a hydride ion (H⁻) .Which statement concerning these ions is FALSE?

• A)The H⁺ ion is a cation formed by the loss of one electron; this ion has no valence electrons.
• B)The H⁻ ion is an anion formed by the gain of one electron; this ion has a full n=1 energy level.
• C)The hydrogen ion and the hydride ion are isotopes.
• D)The hydrogen ion and the hydride ion have the same number of protons.
• E)The hydrogen ion and the hydride ion have different sizes.

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Definitions:

Series Circuit

A circuit in which the components or contact symbols are connected end to end, and all must be closed to permit current flow.

Series-Parallel Circuit

A circuit configuration that combines elements in both series and parallel to achieve desired electrical characteristics.

NOR Function

A logical operation that produces a true output only when all its inputs are false.

NAND Function

A binary operation that produces a false output only when all its inputs are true; it's often described as "NOT AND."