### Question: Identifying False Statements about IonsWhich of the following statements about ions is false?- ☐ Ions are formed by removing electrons from a neutral atom.- ☐ An ion can have a positive or a negative charge.- ☐ Ions are formed when the number of neutrons in an atom's nucleus changes.- ☐ Ions are formed by adding electrons to a neutral atom.- ☐ Metals tend to form cations.### Explanation:1. **Electrons and Ions**: - Removing electrons from a neutral atom forms positive ions (cations). - Adding electrons to a neutral atom forms negative ions (anions).2. **Charge of Ions**: - Ions can possess either a positive or negative charge based on electron loss or gain.3. **Neutrons and Ions**: - Incorrect: Ions are not formed by changes in the neutron count; this results in isotopes, not ions.4. **Metals and Cations**: - Metals tend to lose electrons and form cations.By understanding these concepts, it becomes evident what makes ions different from isotopes, and the role of electron transfer in forming ions.

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Which of the following statements about ions is false? Olons are formed by removing electrons from a neutral atom. An ion can have a positive or a negative charge. lons are formed when the number of neutrons in an atom's nucleus changes. lons are formed by adding electrons to a neutral atom. Metals tend to form cations.

Which of the following statements about ions is false? Olons are formed by removing electrons from a neutral atom. An ion can have a positive or a negative charge. lons are formed when the number of neutrons in an atom's nucleus changes. lons are formed by adding electrons to a neutral atom. Metals tend to form cations.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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