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ATOMS THAT ARE NONMETALS WILL FORM ANIONS (NEGATIVE IONS) IF GIVEN THE CHANCE WHEN ELECTRONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FORMATION OF CATIONS (POSITIVE IONS).
THE ELECTRONS NEED A HOME, EITHER WITH THEIR ORIGINAL ATOMS, OR IF CATIONS FORM, THEN WITH ANIONS THAT MUST FORM AT THE SAME TIME.
CHARGE MUST BE CONSERVED IN ANY CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL CHANGE.
A negative ion is formed when an atom gains an electron, (because electrons have a negative charge).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoWhen the atom gains electrons (which have negative charge) so that it has more electrons than protons, the atom becomes an anion (negatively charged ion).
Note: to help remember the difference between cations and anions: The t in cation looks like a plus sign (+ is positive charge). The n in anion can stand for negative charge.
The atom will have to gain an electron for it to become a negative ion and have a higher amount of electron then protons
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∙ 7y agoNo, they loose negative charges. That means they become positive.
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∙ 9y agoNeutral atoms gain electron to form negative ions. These ions are called anions.
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∙ 7y agoNo. They form positive ions (cations) when they lose valence electrons.
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∙ 11y agoNon-Metals
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∙ 11y agono it forms a positive ion
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∙ 9y agoNot normally.
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An arrhenius acid has 1.only hydroxide ions in solution. 2.only hydrogen ions in solution. 3.hydrogen ions as the only positive ions in solution. 4.hydrogen ions as the only negative ions in solut?
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What is produced when an acid is mixed with water?
Hydrogen ions (Positive ions) and a negative ion
Why is a base the name of the substance that forms hydrogen ions in water?
ACIDS form hydrogen ions H+ in water. Bases form hydroxide ions OH-in water
What contains a positive charge hydrogen-ions hydroxide-ions electrons or neutrons?
Hydrogen ions are H+Hydroxide ions are OH-neutrons are written n and have no chargeelectrons are written e- and have a negative charge.So only hydrogen ions, H+, has a positive charge.
Negative ions form when atoms-blank-valence electrons?
Negative ions form when atoms GAIN valence electrons.
Which element can form both positive and negative ions?
Hydrogen
What charges do the hydroxide and hydrogen ions carry?
Hydrogen Ions carry positive charges. Hydroxide Ions carry negative charges.
Can a positively charge hydrogen ends of water molecules attract chloride ions?
chloride ions have a negative charge... hydrogen ions have a positive charge... positive and negative means attraction
An arrhenius acid has 1.only hydroxide ions in solution. 2.only hydrogen ions in solution. 3.hydrogen ions as the only positive ions in solution. 4.hydrogen ions as the only negative ions in solut?
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Do positive ions form faster than negative ions?
yes positive ions are faster then negative ions
What is produced when an acid is mixed with water?
Hydrogen ions (Positive ions) and a negative ion
Why do negative ions form?
Negative ions are formed when atoms accept electrons.
What do hydrogen ions form when they bond to water?
Hydronium ions
Why is pure water neutral despite the fact the production of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions?
Because the number of positive hydrogen ions produced is equal to the number of negative ions produced, water is neutral. Water is neutral despite the production of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions because the number of positive hydrogen ions produced is equal to the number of negative ions produced, water is neutral.
Why is a base the name of the substance that forms hydrogen ions in water?
ACIDS form hydrogen ions H+ in water. Bases form hydroxide ions OH-in water
What contains a positive charge hydrogen-ions hydroxide-ions electrons or neutrons?
Hydrogen ions are H+Hydroxide ions are OH-neutrons are written n and have no chargeelectrons are written e- and have a negative charge.So only hydrogen ions, H+, has a positive charge.
What compounds form ions that bind hydrogen ions into water?
Salts
