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In strontium hydroxide, identify the cation and anion.

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Answer: Strontium is a cation, Hydroxide is a anion

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

Sr²⁺ is the cation and OH⁻ is the anion

Step-by-step explanation:

The problem here states that we should identify the cation and anion in strontium hydroxide;

The formula of the compound is given as:

Sr(OH)₂

An anion is the negatively charged specie that has gained electrons

A cation is a positively charge specie that has lost electron

Most metals are cations and most non-metals are anions.

Here Sr²⁺ is the cation and OH⁻ is the anion

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