Which of the following is named using the unmodified element name and adding the word "ion"? Select the correct answer below: a. simple cations (monatomic cations of elements of only one possible charge)
b. simple anions (monatomic anions of elements of only one possible charge)
c. simple protons
d. simple neutrons

simple cations (monatomic cations of elements of only one possible charge)

Explanation:

Simple cations (monatomic cations of elements of only one possible charge)  are named using the unmodified element name and adding the word "ion"

For example, the Na+ is named the sodium ion.

An atom or molecule with a net electric charge as a result of the loss or gain of one or more electrons is known as an ion.

the number of valence electrons for each molecule or ion is shown beneath the structure. remember hydrogen will not have more than two electrons. this hydrogen is part of a covalent bond (sharing two electrons). a double bond here would cause hydrogen to share four electrons with phosphorus.