Which of the following statements are true of ions and ionic bonds? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A)When an atom loses one electron, it then has a charge of negative 1.
B)A positive ion may be called a cation.
C)A sodium ion will bond with two chloride ions to form a molecule of sodium chloride.
D)A chloride ion is a cation.
E)Ionic bonds may break in an aqueous solution.
F)The ionic bonds of a salt are weak in the solid state.

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A) Incorrect. When an atom loses one electron, it then has a charge of positive 1. 
B) Correct. A positive ion is called a cation. 
C) Incorrect. A sodium ion will bond with one chloride ion to form a molecule of sodium chloride. 
D) Incorrect. A chloride ion is an anion (negatively charged ion). 
E) Correct. Ionic bonds may break in an aqueous solution. 
F) Incorrect. The ionic bonds of a salt are strong in the solid state.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Ions and Ionic