Question

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the following are different types of ions

1. 3+ cation
2. 2+ cation
3. 1+ cation
4. 1- anion
5. 2- anion
6. 3- anion
7. no charge

numerical response
match the following elements with charge for the ion that is most likely to be formed
chlorine scandium boron gold

Explanation:

Step1: Match chlorine to ion type

Chlorine (Group 17) gains 1 electron → 1- anion (4)

Step2: Match scandium to ion type

Scandium (Group 3) loses 3 electrons → 3+ cation (1)

Step3: Match boron to ion type

Boron (Group 13) loses 3 electrons → 3+ cation (1)

Step4: Match gold to ion type

Gold commonly forms 1+ cation (3)

Answer:

chlorine: 4, scandium: 1, boron: 1, gold: 3