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Question

An element (or group of atoms) that has fewer electrons than protons.

An element (or group of atoms) that has more electrons than protons.

The type of bonds that NaOH contain.

In the compound KBr, potassium (K) is the _______________.

a. cation

b.anion

c.ionic

Answer 1

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An element (or group of atoms) that has fewer electrons than protons. CATION

An element (or group of atoms) that has more electrons than protons. ANION

The type of bonds that NaOH contain.  IONIC

In the compound KBr, potassium (K) is the ____CATION___________.

a. cation : Positively charged atom

b.anion : Negatively chanrged atom

c.ionic : A type of bond that is electrostatic in nature, formed by the attraction of opposite charges. An electron moves from one atom to another, causing each to become ionized (as a positive cation and a negative anion) When electrons are shared, the biond is termed "covalent."

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