Chemistry 9th Chap 7 : Topic 6 - Maryam Publications

Chemistry Chapter 7 : Topic 6

Monatomic Ion Charges

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Which statement best explains why the oxidation number of a monatomic ion is equal to its charge?

A) Because oxidation number is randomly assigned in compounds.

B) Because the ion has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net charge.

C) Because all ions have oxidation number zero in free state.

D) Because oxidation number depends only on atomic mass.

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What is the oxidation number of Na⁺ ion?

A) - 1

B) + 1

C) + 2

D) 0

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A chloride ion (Cl⁻) has which oxidation number?

A) + 1

B) 0

C) + 2

D) - 1

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Which conclusion is correct about monatomic ions?

A) Their oxidation number is always zero.

B) Their oxidation number depends on bonding type.

C) Their oxidation number equals their ionic charge.

D) Their oxidation number differs from their charge.

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A magnesium ion has a charge of + 2. Its oxidation number is:

A) 0

B) + 2

C) + 1

D) - 2

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Which statement is FALSE regarding monatomic ions?

A) Their oxidation number equals their charge

B) They carry a net charge

C) They always have oxidation number zero

D) They are formed by electron transfer

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The oxidation number of Al³⁺ is:

A) - 3

B) + 1

C) + 3

D) 0

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Why is the oxidation number of a monatomic ion always equal to its charge?

A) Because oxidation number counts electrons lost or gained

B) Because protons determine oxidation number

C) Because ions are always neutral

D) Because ions have fixed atomic mass

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Which species has oxidation number - 2?

A) O²⁻

B) Ca²⁺

C) Al³⁺

D) Na⁺

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A student says “oxidation number of an ion is unrelated to its charge.” This statement is:

A) Partially correct

B) Correct

C) Incorrect

D) Depends on compound

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Which is the correct oxidation number for Fe²⁺?

A) - 2

B) + 3

C) + 2

D) 0

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In the ion Cl⁻, the oxidation number represents:

A) Loss of one neutron

B) Loss of one electron

C) Gain of one electron

D) Gain of one proton

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Which statement correctly compares charge and oxidation number for monatomic ions?

A) They are unrelated

B) They are numerically equal

C) Charge is always zero

D) Charge is always double oxidation number

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Consider the statement: “A monatomic ion with charge + 3 will always have oxidation number + 3.” This is:

A) Sometimes true

B) Depends on element type

C) False

D) True

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Which ion has the greatest positive oxidation number?

A) Mg²⁺

B) Al³⁺

C) Na⁺

D) Cl⁻

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A monatomic ion is best defined as:

A) A compound of metals and non-metals

B) A neutral atom in gaseous state

C) A molecule with multiple atoms

D) A single atom with a charge

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Why is oxidation number important for monatomic ions?

A) It determines atomic radius

B) It predicts melting point

C) It shows number of bonds formed

D) It indicates electron gain or loss

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Which pair has equal magnitude but opposite oxidation numbers?

A) Cl⁻ and O²⁻

B) Na⁺ and Mg²⁺

C) Al³⁺ and Fe²⁺

D) Na⁺ and Cl⁻

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In monatomic ions, oxidation number is determined by:

A) Atomic number

B) Number of neutrons

C) Mass number

D) Net ionic charge

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Which explanation best supports the idea that oxidation number equals charge?

A) Ions become neutral in compounds

B) Electrons are transferred, creating measurable charge

C) Oxidation number is always positive

D) Atoms change their protons during ion formation

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