Which of the Following Statements Are True of Ions and Ionic

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of ions and ionic bonds (Select all that apply) ?

• A)When an atom loses one electron,it then has a charge of negative 1.
• B)A positive ion may be called a cation.
• C)A sodium ion will bond with two chloride ions to form a molecule of sodium chloride.
• D)A chloride ion is a cation.
• E)Ionic bonds may break in an aqueous solution.
• F)The ionic bonds of a salt are weak in the solid state.

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