Which of the following statements are true of ions and ionic bonds (Select all that apply)?
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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B) When an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes positively charged and is called a cation.
E) Ionic bonds can break in an aqueous solution, meaning they are not as strong as covalent bonds.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Ions and Ionic