If there are 36 Strontium and 24 Phosphate, Why are there not equal numbers of cations and anions?
Please help me understand and explain.
Thanks

Question

If there are 36 Strontium and 24 Phosphate, Why are there not equal numbers of cations and anions?
Please help me understand and explain.
Thanks

rane · Answer

An ion is an atom or group of atoms in which the number of electrons is not equal to the number of protons, giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge.

rane · Answer

due to this, anoin which is a  negatively charged and is attracted to the anode (positive electrode) in electrolysis. and is considered as a proton. 

however Cations are positively charged and are attracted to cation ( negative electrode). its know as a electron

anonymous · Answer

Ok, so, the net positive or negative electrical charge explains the difference in the amounts of phosphate and strontium?

rane · Answer

yes

rane · Answer

an ion can never have the same amount of anions and cations

anonymous · Answer

ok. This makes sense, thank you for your help!

rane · Answer

your welcome :)

anonymous · Answer

i agree with u ..rane :)