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1. Which of the following is NOT a cation? a. iron(III) ion b. sulfate c. Ca2+ d. mercurous ion
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1. Which of the following is NOT a cation?

a. iron(III) ion
b. sulfate
c. Ca2+
d. mercurous ion

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Hey Madoudou


The correct answer is option B (sulfate)


The reason is because "Sulfate" has a negative sign.

In order for it to be a cation, it must have positive sign such as "iron(lll)ion


I hope this helps~
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