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Umnica [9.8K]
2 years ago
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3. If a cation replaces an anion, the compound would have 2 positive charges. Why would this never happen

Chemistry
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Jet001 [13]2 years ago
3 0

A cation will not replace an anion in a compound because the two positively-charged ions will repel each other.

<h3>Ions</h3>

Ions are atoms or group of atoms possessing an electrical charge.

  • Positively-charged ions are known as cations.
  • Negatively-charged ions are known as anions.

<h3>Ionic compounds</h3>

Ionic compounds are compounds which are composed of oppositely charged ions held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions.

  • From law of electrostatics, like charges repel and unlike charges attract.

If a cation replaces an anion, the compound would have two l positive charges which will repel each other.

Therefore, a cation will not replace an anion in a compound because the two positively-charged ions will repel each other.

Learn more about ions and electrostatics at: brainly.com/question/13690700

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