Question

question 1-28
when cations and anions form ionic compounds, the final charge of the compound is:
○ negative
○ neutral zero
○ positive

Explanation:

Ionic compounds are formed when cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negatively charged ions) combine. The positive charge of the cation(s) and the negative charge of the anion(s) balance each other out such that the overall charge of the ionic compound is neutral (zero). For example, in NaCl, Na⁺ (cation with +1 charge) and Cl⁻ (anion with -1 charge) combine, and the total charge is (+1) + (-1) = 0.

Answer:

neutral zero