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16 March, 07:27

How do you identify the cation and anion in an ionic compound?

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  1. 16 March, 07:43
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    Based on whether an element is a metal or non-metal, or their charge if given.

    Explanation:

    Cations are positively charged ions. Elements that are metals become positively charged.

    Anions are negatively charged ions. Elements that are non-metals become negatively charged.
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