Chapter 3, Problem 55P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To discuss the stability of ${\text{O}}^{6+}$ ion.

Concept Introduction:

When an atom of an element looses or gains an electron in gaseous isolated state, it is converted into an ion.This process is called ionization.

If it gets a positive charge it is known as cation and if it gets a negative charge it is known as anion.

With the ionization the change in size also occurs.

Generally metals forms cation due to their electropositive nature and non-metals form anions due to their electronegative nature.