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Does sulfate ion have negative charge because it has gained 2 electrons?
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∙ 12y ago
When it gain electrons, it loses ions. (non-metal)
Where as when it loses electron, it gains ions. (metal)
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The total number of electrons present in sulfate ion is?
There are 50 electrons in a sulfate ion. 16 in the sulfur 8 in each of the 4 oxygen 2 for the negative charge so the total electrons are 50
What charge is electrons?
Electrons charge is a negative
Does sulfate have a positive charge?
No, sulfate has a negative charge of 2. The formula for sulfate is SO4 2- where "-2" is the charge.
Why do electrons not have a charge?
They do have a charge, it's negative
What is the charge on the cloud or shell of the atom?
The charge of an electron cloud is negative. The electron cloud is made up of electrons, and the electrons are negatively charged. The electron cloud will have a negative charge as well.
What particles around the atom have negative charge?
only the electrons have a negative charge but they go around the nucleus
What is the negative charge in atoms?
Electrons have an electrical negative charge.
What charges do proton an electrons have?
Pprotons have a positive charge neutrons have no charge and electrons have a negative charge. However the one with the smallest mass is electrons.
What kind of charge does electrons have?
Electrons have a negative charge.
What type of charge do the electrons have?
Electrons have a negative charge.
What kind of charge does electrons?
Electrons have a negative charge.
What type of charge do atoms have that gain electrons?
Since electrons are negative, they get a negative charge.
