Question

1. An atom of Helium has only 2 protons in the nucleus. what will you do to make it neutral? Can Helium atom form ions ? If YES why? If NO why?Write the reason in detail 2. Separate the acidic and basic radicals from the following examples. H+, Cl-, Al+++, O--

Answer 1

Answer:

The two types of ions are cation and anions. When an atom loses electrons, it becomes positive.

Answer 2

Answer:

No

Explanation:

Helium and neon never form molecules. They have completely filled electron shells with no have-filled orbitals available for making covalent bonds and they have very high ionization energies so they don't form ions.