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It becomes a positively charged atom, also known as a cation. When an electron is lost, it gives rise to an imbalance in the charge of the atom, seeing as how there are now more positively charged protons in the core than what there are negatively charged electrons around it.
This half-cell reaction shows us how an iron atom (Fe) releases two electrons to form a double-charged cation:
Fe → Fe2+ + 2 e-
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∙ 13y agoIt becomes a positive ion, a cation
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∙ 10y agoNegatively Charged Ion :) Hope that will help!
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∙ 14y agoAn atom that gains or looses one or more electrons is known as an ion.
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∙ 13y agoElectrically Charged or Negatively charged
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∙ 12y agoWhen an atoms gains an electrons it the no of electrons i.e. is the negative in the atoms become more than the positive ions and thus the ion such formed is called an "ANION".
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∙ 12y agoIt becomes a negative ion.
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∙ 15y agoAn ion.
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Does an atom change with positive charges?
When an atom gains a positive charge it either gains a proton or gains an electron It could also lose one of them
What causes an atoms to become positively or negatively charged?
The ratio of electrons (negative) to protons (positive.). An atom is nutruel in normal condition. It has positive proton and negative electron in a balanced form.when electrons emit from atoms than a positive charge form in atom. And vice versa.
Why are ions made?
Ions are made for clothes can not be wrinkly An ion is formed when an atom [or molecule] gains or loses one or more electrons. If an atom or molecule gains an electron it acquires negative charge. If the atom or molecule loses an electron it becomes positively charged.
When an atom gains an electron the resulting particle is called what?
A cation is a positively charged particle formed by the loss of one or more electrons from an atom.
What happens to an atom to become an ion?
It has to gain or lose an electron or more in order to become an ion. If you need more help, look at this website.http://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_ions.htmlI hope this helped you a little!
What happens when a atom gains an electron?
When an atom gains an electron it becomes an ion with a charge of negative one. This charge comes from the electron's negativity, which changes the atom's balanced ratio of electrons to protons.
What is a neutral atom that gains or loses electrons?
A neutral atom that subsequently gains or loses one [or more] electrons is called an ion. If it gains an electron [or electrons] it will have a negative charge. If it loses an electron [or electrons] it will have a positive charge.
Will an object become positivley or negatively charged if it gains electrons?
An atom will become Negative if it gains an electron and it will be an Anion.If it loses an electron it will be Positive and it will be a CationLearn & Enjoy
What is the name of a chlorine atom gains one electron?
chloride
When an atom gains one or more electron it does what?
while an atom that gains electrons and becomes negatively charged is known as an anion
How does an atom becom a negative ion?
It becomes whenever it gains one or more electron.
When fluorine atom gains an electron it forms?
When a fluorine atom gains an electron, it forms a negative ion.
Does an atom change with positive charges?
When an atom gains a positive charge it either gains a proton or gains an electron It could also lose one of them
When a fluorine atom becomes a negative ion it will?
It has gained one or more electrons, and will be attracted to positively charged ions.
What happen when an atom forms an ion?
For an atom to form an ion, it has to either gain or lose one or more electrons. Usually this happens during a chemical reaction, when an element gains or loses electrons to achieve noble gas configuration.
When do atoms become electrically charged?
A neutral atom, in order to be neutral, has the same number of protons and electrons. If the atom gains or loses an electron, or more than one, it will become electrically charged.
How is electron affinity from electronegative?
Electronegativity is the measure of pull one atom has on another. Electron affinity is the amount of energy that is released when a neutral atom gains an electron.
