Question

With the knowledge that cesium floride's formula is CsF, wouldn't its cation be Cs+ and its anion F-? If not, tell me the correct cation and anion and why.

Answer 1

Anion vs. Cation. Ions result from atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more valence electrons, giving them a positive or negative charge. Those with a negative charge are called anions and those with a positive charge are called cations.

Answer 2

I looked on another website, and it told me that Cesium flouride's cation is Cs+ and its anion is F-, so I'm pretty confident that I'm right.

Answer 3

Thank you for the help, Bob. I appreciate it.