In Ionic Compounds, ________ Lose Their Valence Electrons to Form

question 63

Multiple Choice

In ionic compounds, ________ lose their valence electrons to form positively charged ________. (5,2)

• A)metals; anions
• B)nonmetals; cations
• C)metals; polyatomic ions
• D)nonmetals; anions
• E)metals; cations

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Definitions:

Solute

A substance that is dissolved in another substance (solvent), forming a solution, which can be a solid, liquid, or gas.

Solvent-water

A substance, in which water acts as the dissolving agent or medium, primarily for solutes.

Semipermeable Membrane

A type of barrier that allows some particles to pass through while preventing others, often used in the context of biological membranes or filtration systems.

Salt

A mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), used in food for flavoring and preservation.