Question

Which statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) A cation species is formed by the gain of electrons by the atom
(b) An anion species is formed by the lose of electrons by the atom
(c) An anion species is formed by the gain of electrons by the atom
(d) None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Is The Correct Option

Answer 2

Normally ionic species are formed by either losing or gaining of an electron by an element.

Ionic Species Formation

• When an atom loses an electron then it changes into cation, so statement (a) is incorrect.
• If an atom gains an electron then it becomes anion, so statement (b) is also incorrect.
• The correct statement is statement (C) as the anion is formed by the gaining of an electron by the atom.
• Statement (d) is incorrect as statement (c) is correct.