Answer:
An is formed when an atom loses or gains one or more electrons. Because the number of electrons in an ion is different from the number of protons, an ion does have an overall electric charge.
Explanation:
Ionic compounds<span> in solution react </span>faster<span> than molecular </span>compounds<span>. This </span>is <span>because </span>Ionic compounds<span> break apart to form free </span>ions. Therefore, there are no bonds<span> to break </span>so<span> the </span><span>reaction is fast</span>
There are 13 atoms in the product
<h3>Further explanation</h3>
Given
Reaction
H2SO4 + 2KOH --> K2SO4 + 2H2O
Required
The number of atoms
Solution
In a chemical equation, there are reactants on the left and products on the right
Reactants : H2SO4 + 2KOH
Products : K2SO4 + 2H2O
The number of atoms is determined by their reaction coefficient and the subscript of the atoms in the compound
K2SO4 (coefficient = 1) :
K = 2 atoms
S = 1 atom
O = 4 atoms
Total atoms = 7 atoms
2H2O(coefficient = 2) :
H = 2 x 2 = 4 atoms
O = 2 x 1 = 2 atoms
Total atoms = 6 atoms
Total = 13 atoms
