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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

your welcome :)

Answer 8

i agree with u ..rane :)