Question

A sample of compound A was heated in a Bunsen flame and no flame colour. On addition of sodium
hydroxide solution to a solution of A, a white precipitate formed that did not re-dissolve when more sodium
hydroxide was added. When nitric acid was added to a solution of A, the mixture bubbled giving a gas that
turned limewater cloudy.
a Give the formula of the positive ion in A. ...............................................................................................................
b Give the formula of the negative ion in A. ..............................................................................................................
c Give the formula compound A.

Answer 1

Answer:

That means an atom with a neutral charge is one where the number of electrons is equal to the atomic number. Ions are atoms with extra electrons or missing electrons. When you are missing an electron or two, you have a positive charge. When you have an extra electron or two, you have a negative charge.