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An atom with positive charge is cation.
An atom with negative charge is anion.
Kaylah Ward
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∙ 12y agoAtoms are neutral. If they gain a positive charge they are called cations, and if a negative charge, anions.
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What is an atom with a positive charge or negative charge called?
A charged atom is called an ion.If it has more protons then electrons, it has a positive charge.If it has more electrons than protons, it has a negative charge.
Is an ion atom with a charge?
An ion is an atom with a positive or negative charge.
What is the atom which has positive and negative charge?
Positive charge: cationNegative charge: anion
Does an entire atom has a positive or negative charge?
Positive
What part of an atom has a negative charge and what was a positive charge?
electrons = negative charge protons = positive charge neutrons = neutral charge
When an atom is negative or positive?
An atom is negative when there are more electrons which gives it that negative charge. An atom is positive when there are less electrons than protons.
Does the electon of a atom have a positive charge?
no. electrons have negative charge. protons have positive charge
Is the charge of a nucleus positive negative or zero The charge of an atom?
nucleus has a positive charge. net charge of an atom (not an ion!) is 0.
What is an atom that has a positive or negative charge?
An Ion.
Does the eclectrons of an atom have a positive charge?
No, an electron has a negative charge.
Is an atom that loses electrons have a negative charge?
No. Electrons have a negative charge and so removing one from the atom will give it a positive charge.
What will be the charge of an atom be if it has an equal number of positive and negative charges?
Neutral - the atom will have no charge.
