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Is an ion neutral?
No, ions are always charged.
What is the name of an ion that has a neutral charge?
by definition, ions are charged atoms. so a neutral ion doesn't exist
Is an ion a neutral atom?
No, it's the opposite. An ion is a charged atom, that is an atom with more ("anions" - charged negatively) or less ("cations" - charged positively) electrons, in comparision with the fundamental (neutral) state.
Do the number of electrons for an ion differ from its neutral atom?
no it doesnt
Why are ion charged particles and thus no longer neutral?
the positive and negative energy is no longer in balance causing the atom to become an ion+ or an ion-
What is meant by the term ion when a sodium changes from an atom to an ion?
An ion is a charged particle. A sodium atom is neutral and has one electron in the valence shell. When it loses its valence elctron, it is no longer neutral and becomes Na+ , i.e a charged particle, hence it is an ion.
Do the number of neutrons for an ion differ from its neutral atom?
no. it will be same. only the number of electrons will differ
Is NO2 a positively charged ion?
No. NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) is a neutral molecule and NO2-, (nitrite ion) is a negative ion
Do the atomic number for an ion differ from its neutral atom?
no. atomic number will be same as the number of protons will not change for an ion and its neutral atom, but the number of electrons will vary.
If a neutral atom gains or loses electrons it acquires a charge and becomes an?
This neutral atom become a cation or an anion.
How does the meaning of atom and ion differ?
An "Ion" is an atom that has gained or lost an electron and is therefore no longer electrically neutral.
Is ammonia positively or negatively charged?
1. Ammonia (NH3) is a neutral molecule. 2. Ammonium (NH4+) is a cation (a positive charged ion).
