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An atom has equal number of protons and electrons so equal number of positive and negative charges, when an atom accepts the electrons (negative charge) it becomes negatively charged an anion.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoa negative ion is formed when an atom gains an extra electron
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When an element forms a negative ion what happens to its name?
When an element forms a negative ion, the name changes to IDE, fir example: chloride
Is Cl a positively charged ion?
No. Chlorine forms a negative ion, Cl-
What forms a negative 3 ion?
N and P for example. Nitrogen will form a N3- the nitride ion.
When electrons are added to the outermost shell of a carbon atom it forms what?
negative ion
What atom can form a negative ion but usually forms a positive one?
Non Metals
Does chlorine form a positive or a negative ion?
Negative ion. Cl-
When an element forms a negative ion what happens to its name?
When an element forms a negative ion, the name changes to IDE, fir example: chloride
What is the difference between the formation of a positive ion and a negative ion?
positive ion forms when any electron removes from an atom and an anion called negative ion forms when an atom accepts an additional electron
Is Cl a positively charged ion?
No. Chlorine forms a negative ion, Cl-
Does aluminum become a negative ion before bonding yes or no?
No, aluminum does not become a negative ion; like all metals, it forms a positive ion.
Does chlorine form positive or negative ions?
Chlorine forms a negative ion.
Does sodium form a negative ion in its ionic compounds?
No: sodium forms a positive ion in its ionic compounds.
What forms a negative 3 ion?
N and P for example. Nitrogen will form a N3- the nitride ion.
What is the charge on a simple monatomic ion that sulfur forms?
Negative 2.
When an atom gains an electron or more it directly becomes negative ion?
True. An atom that gains one or more electrons forms a negative ion.
How could you detect the presence of the l negative ion?
Add some kind of substance, and then if this forms or does not form a substance it will prove whether the I negative ion is in the presence.
When electrons are added to the outermost shell of a carbon atom it forms what?
negative ion
