Question

1. name the following ion: sr2+ (0.5 points) * enter your answer

Explanation:

The symbol \( Sr \) represents the element strontium. When an atom loses electrons, it forms a cation. Here, \( Sr^{2+} \) indicates that a strontium atom has lost 2 electrons. In naming cations of main - group elements (strontium is in group 2 of the periodic table), we simply use the name of the element followed by the word "ion".

Answer:

Strontium ion