Question

List the cations and anions in the following: a. LiCl b. CaSO4

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Li⁺ and Cl⁻
2. Ca²⁺ and SO₄²⁻

Explanation:

1. LiCl is lithium chloride. It is a salt and a typical ionic compound formed through ionic bond. On ionization it gives Li⁺ and Cl⁻ in which Li⁺ is cation and Cl⁻ is anion. Lithium chloride is used in production of lithium.
2. CaSO₄ is a the inorganic compound. It is used in the plaster of Paris. It naturally occurs as gypsum. It has many uses in industry. On ionization it gives Ca²⁺ and SO₄²⁻ in which Ca²⁺ is cation and SO₄²⁻ is anion.

Result: Cations are Li⁺ and Ca²⁺. Anions are Cl⁻ and SO₄²⁻.