The positively and negatively charged ions are respectively called ___ and ___.
A
radical, cation
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B
anion, cation
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C
cation, anion
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D
anion, radical
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Solution
The correct option is C
cation, anion
Metals have the ability to lose electrons easily forming positively charged ions. These ions are called cations. For example: Na (s)→Na++1e− Non-metals have the ability to gain electrons easily forming negatively charged ions. These are called anions. For example: Cl (g)+1e−→Cl−