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Atoms are neutral as long as they contain the same number of protons as electrons. If there are more electrons than protons, the atom has a negative charge. If there are less electrons than protons, the atom has a positive charge.
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∙ 14y agoIf an atom has positive energy you can add electrons to make the atom neutral. If there is negative energy you can add protons to neutral it. This is not an easy process. This is a chemical one.
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∙ 11y agoAn atom maintains it's neutral charge by the protons and electrons staying balanced. If the protons and neutrons are balanced then it will stay even , it Will stay neutral.
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∙ 12y agoIf the atom has the same number of protons as electrons, then it is neutral.
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∙ 13y agoBy its protons and electrons.
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How are atoms and ions connected?
Atoms are neutral particles. Ions are charged atoms.
Does an atom have charge?
No, atoms are neutral
When an atoms electrical charges are balanced the atom is electrically?
This is a neutral substance.
What are atoms electrically neutral?
if an atom is electrically neutral it has twice as many nuetrons as it does protons and electrons.
How many atoms would remain of Au-198 that has 800 atoms after 8.1 days if its half-life is 2.7 days?
Approx 100 atoms would remain.
Do neutral atoms stick to positive atoms?
By extreme heat and pressure, neutral atoms stick to positive atoms. Such as in Nuclear fission/ fusion.
At the outbreak of world war 1 Woodrow Wilson urged for Americans to?
Remain out of war.
What are neutral atoms?
All atoms are electrically neutral, because they have the same number of protons and electrons.
Do neutral atoms have a positive or negative charge?
No..... They are called neutral for a reason. But neutral atoms can have electrons added and removed making the atom positive or negative. And neutral atoms are still affected by charged atoms due to reason in depth but to sum up the long explanation of the affect neutral atoms are attracted to charged atoms. Just a side note.... how many of you love Leo Howard? Am I right?
How are ions different from Atom?
Atoms are neutral on the Periodic Table. Ions consist of more or less electrons than atoms.
Do Nonmetallic atoms have Negative charge or a Neutral charge?
Nonmetallic atoms have Neutral charge not a Negative charge.
In an ionic compound atoms remain neutral?
NaCl, table salt is neutral as an compound though it is made of.the cation,Na +and the anion,Cl -But put NaCl in solution and....Na +andCl -are now disassociated and charged ions and anything but neutral.So, in solution charged atoms, usually ( some ionic compounds are not that soluble ) and as a crystal structure, table salt, neutral.
Is ice acid base or neutral?
It is neutral. Water is neutral so it will remain neutral in all its forms.
What are some exmple on the periodic table that are neutral atoms?
All the atoms are neutral. Only ions have an electrical charge.
What conclusions can we make about the size of cations neutral atoms and anions?
Cations are smaller then neutral atoms and anions are larger.
How are atoms and ions connected?
Atoms are neutral particles. Ions are charged atoms.
What do atoms do that alters there overall neutral charge?
Atoms either gain or lose electrons to change their overall neutral charge.
