Question

D. How would you distinguish between
the following?
1. An atom and a cation
2. An atom and an anion
3. Covalent bonds and electrovalent bonds
4. Non-polar covalent bonds and polar covalent bonds
5. Sodium chloride and hydrogen chloride​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. an atom is a single entity such as Na, K or Cl but cation is charged i.e. Na+, K+ after giving of electron.

2. an atom is a single entity such as Na, K or Cl but cation is charged i.e. Na-, K- after having of electron.