Question

1 ion comes from a greek word that means \going\ or \something that goes.\ in the 1800s, a chemist named michael faraday began to use the term ion to describe certain particles. based on the words origins, what is most likely true of ions? a they are usually found in cold, heavy solids b they are active, likely to participate in reactions c they are stable, rarely reacting with each other d they are difficult to move once they form

Explanation:

The word "ion" comes from a Greek word meaning "going" or "something that goes". This implies movement and activity. Options A and D suggest lack of movement (cold, heavy solids; difficult to move), which contradicts the root meaning. Option C (stable, rarely reacting) also goes against the idea of "going/active". Option B aligns with the active connotation from the word's origin.

Answer:

B. They are active, likely to participate in reactions