Chapter 7.1, Problem 8LC

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify the charge of the ions formed when they lose or gain their electrons.

Concept Introduction: When atoms lose are gain their electrons, then they will form their ions. It may cation and anion. Ions play a vital role in chemistry. They are responsible for a chemical reaction like the solvation process.

Answer to Problem 8LC

Cation

Explanation of Solution

When a potassium atom will lose its one electron then it will form a cation and get a positive charge. It can be written as:

  $\text{K}\text{-}{\text{e}}^{\text{-}}\to {\text{K}}^{+}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify the charge of the Zinc atom after losing its two electrons.

Concept Introduction: When atoms lose are gain their electrons, then they will form their ions. It may cation and anion. Ions play a vital role in chemistry. They are responsible for a chemical reaction like the solvation process.

Answer to Problem 8LC

Cation

Explanation of Solution

When a zinc atom will lose its two electrons, then it will form a cation and get a positive charge. It can be written as:

  $\text{Zn}\text{-}{\text{2e}}^{\text{-}}\to {\text{Zn}}^{\text{2+}}$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify the charge of the fluorine atom after gaining one electron.

Concept Introduction: When atoms lose are gain their electrons, then they will form their ions. It may cation and anion. Ions play a vital role in chemistry. They are responsible for a chemical reaction like the solvation process.

Answer to Problem 8LC

Anion

Explanation of Solution

When a fluorine atom will gain one electron then it will form an anion and get a negative charge. It can be written as:

  $\text{F}{\text{+e}}^{\text{-}}\to {\text{F}}^{\text{-}}$