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Normally, atoms have the same number of protons and electrons. Protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged. To become positively charged, an atom must lose an electron (Thus there'll be more protons than electrons). Such atoms are called cations (positively-charged ions).
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∙ 11y agoIf an atom loses its electron it will become a positive ion
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Is the size of a positive ion generally bigger or smaller than the size of the neutral form which it forms?
We are working on this in Physical Science class. A negative ion is larger then its parent atom. A positive ion is smaller then its parent atom. =]
Why some atom lose electron and some gain electron?
Atom lose electron to form positive ion and some gain electron to form negative ion.
What do we call an atom that has an overall positive charge?
An ion, or a positive ion.
Is an element with a large negative electron affinity most likely to form a positive ion a negative ion or a neutral atom?
negative ion
What is an atom with an electrical charge on it called?
An atom with a charge (either positive or negative) is called an "ion." An ion with a positive charge is called a "cation" and an ion with a negative charge is called an "anion ."
When is a positive ion form?
A positive ion is formed when an atom loses one or more then electrons.
Is the size of a positive ion generally bigger or smaller than the size of the neutral form which it forms?
We are working on this in Physical Science class. A negative ion is larger then its parent atom. A positive ion is smaller then its parent atom. =]
An atom gives up an electron to form a positive ion?
yep
Why some atom lose electron and some gain electron?
Atom lose electron to form positive ion and some gain electron to form negative ion.
Which atom requires the least amount of energy to form a positive ion '?
K
Is an ion atom with a charge?
An ion is an atom with a positive or negative charge.
Which atom will form a positive ion during ionic bonding sulfur or magnesium?
Magnesium will form a positive ion during ionic bonding. Sulfur will form a negative ion during ionic bonding. In ionic bonding, metals form positive ions and nonmetals form negative ions.
How does an atom become a positive ion a nevative ion?
When an atom loses a negative charge, when it loses an electron, it becomes a positive ion.
What do we call an atom that has an overall positive charge?
An ion, or a positive ion.
Is an element with a large negative electron affinity most likely to form a positive ion a negative ion or a neutral atom?
negative ion
Is energy absorbed or released to form positive ions?
It always requires energy to pull an electron from a neutral atom and form a positive ion.
An atom is called an ion if there?
An atom is called an ion if there is a charge on it - positive or negative.
