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As you know, an atom consists of an electron, a neutron, and a proton.The electron revolves around its nucleus due to nuclear force.The electron has a negative charge and the proton in the nucleus, has a positive charge.Therefore, a negative charge and a positive charge cancel each other out.(Same as + and - makes 0).Therefore an atom is overall neutral in nature.
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Electrical factor of a part of the atom?
charge
What are two differences between the nucleus of an atom and the electrons of an atom?
The nucleus of an atom has a positive electrical charge, the electrons have a negative electrical charge, and the nucleus is thousands of times heavier than the electrons (the exact ratio of weight varies, because although there are always as many protons as electrons, in a neutral atom, the number of neutrons varies).
Particle found in the nucleus of an atom which carries no electrical charge?
That would be the neutron
An atom having a net electrical charge is?
Atoms are always without charge because this is the 'ground' state of any atomic element. The number of electrons equals the number of protons, so there is NO net charge. When electrons are gained (eg. by Cl2) or donated (eg. by Na) the compound can be formed by the newly formed ions (Cl- and Na+ will combine to NaCl)
Atom that has equal number of protons and electrons?
That is called a neutral atom, because it has no electric charge. If the atom has an electric charge (i.e., it has more protons than electrons, or more electrons than protons), it is called an ion.That is called a neutral atom, because it has no electric charge. If the atom has an electric charge (i.e., it has more protons than electrons, or more electrons than protons), it is called an ion.That is called a neutral atom, because it has no electric charge. If the atom has an electric charge (i.e., it has more protons than electrons, or more electrons than protons), it is called an ion.That is called a neutral atom, because it has no electric charge. If the atom has an electric charge (i.e., it has more protons than electrons, or more electrons than protons), it is called an ion.
Does an atom have an electric charge?
If there is an imbalance in the numbers of protons in electrons, then yes, an atom would have electrical charge.
Why does a free atom have no electrical charge?
A free atom has no electrical charge because it has an equal number of protons and electrons. Each proton has a single positive charge, and each electron has a single negative charge. These balance each other and the result is a net neutral atom (or no net charge).
What atom has a charge?
A charged atom is an ion: cation (positive electrical charge) or anion (negative electrical charge). Cations: H+, Na+, Ca2+ Anions: OH-, (SO4)2-, (NO3)-
What is an atom that has an electric charge because it lost or gained electrons?
An atom that carries an electrical charge because it has gained or lost electrons is called an "ion". An atom that has gained one or more electrons, and has a negative electrical charge, is called an "anion". An atom that has lost one or more electrons, and has a positive electrical charge, is called a "cation". The term "ion" is used to refer to both cations and anions collectively or non-specifically.
What is the general overall charge of an atom?
A neutral atom hasn't an electrical charge.
What do you call an atom when it has an electric charge?
An atom with an electrical charge is called an ion.
What is the electrical charge of a fluorine atom?
-1 charge
Does an element have an electrical charge?
no it has a nutral charge because in the middle of protons and electrons there is nuetrons. nuetrons have a nutral charge and so does the atom.
What is an atom that has an electrical charge?
Neutron .
Why does an atom have no overall electrical charge?
Because an atom has the same number of protons and electrons which both have equal but opposite charges (electron relative charge= -1, proton relative charge= +1, neutron relative charge= 0.) the atom as a whole has no electrical charge as both the electrons and the protons' charges balance each other out.
What is the charge of an unbonded atom?
There is no net electrical charge on an "unreacted" atom.
An ion is an atom with a net electrical charge due to .?
Gained or lost electron(s).
