Question

Are ions present in a sample of P406? Explain

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ions are the species that contain a charge either positive or negative charge.

When a neutral atom loses an electron then it acquires a positive charge. Whereas if a neutral atom gains an electron then it acquires a negative charge.

For example, $Na^{+}$ means there is +1 charge on sodium.

But if a compound does not contain any charge then it means the compound is neutral.

For example, in the compound $P_{4}O_{6}$ there is no charge so, this compound is neutral.

Hence, we can conclude that no ions are present in a sample of $P_{4}O_{6}$.