It can be positive or negative depending on if the atom loses or gains an electron. If it gains an electron it becomes negative and if it loses an electron it becomes positive.
A positive ion is generally smaller in size than the neutral form from which it forms. This is because when an atom loses an electron to become a positive ion, the remaining electrons experience a stronger attraction to the nucleus, leading to a more compact arrangement.
When an electron is added to a unipositive ion, the resulting atom gains a negative charge and becomes a neutral atom. The electron neutralizes the positive charge of the ion, balancing the overall charge of the atom.
When a lithium atom changes into an ion, the ion is positive. This is because lithium, which has 3 protons and 3 electrons in its neutral state, loses an electron to become Li+, resulting in an ion with 3 protons and only 2 electrons, giving it a net positive charge.
it will become a negative ion due to the negative charge of electron
When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion.
When the neutral atom of sodium lose an electron become the cation Na+.
A positive ion is generally smaller in size than the neutral form from which it forms. This is because when an atom loses an electron to become a positive ion, the remaining electrons experience a stronger attraction to the nucleus, leading to a more compact arrangement.
the positive and negative energy is no longer in balance causing the atom to become an ion+ or an ion-
The neutral hydrogen atom is neutral; the ion (H+) is positive.
No.... an atom is not an ion.... ions have a positive or negative charge... Atoms are neutral
Helium is a neutral atom that has several isotopes and can become an ion.
When an electron is added to a unipositive ion, the resulting atom gains a negative charge and becomes a neutral atom. The electron neutralizes the positive charge of the ion, balancing the overall charge of the atom.
the positive and negative energy is no longer in balance causing the atom to become an ion+ or an ion-
To become more stable: positive+negative=neutral. Neutral is more stable than positive and/or negative.
This is by gaining (-) or losing (+) electrons
A sodium ion differs from a sodium atom in that the sodium ion has a missing electron electron. It has a positive charge, as opposed to the atom, which is neutral.
Cations.