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An ion is charged by definition. A carbon atom itself rarely carries a charge, and generally bonds covalently. It is better thought of as an uncharged atom that bonds by sharing electrons (covalently) rather than by taking or giving them (ionically).
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∙ 13y ago
Carbon is a chemical element on the Periodic Table with the symbol C and atomic number 6. It is not neutral or an ion itself, but can form ions such as carbonate (CO3^-2) or carbon dioxide (CO2).
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∙ 11y agocarbon is neutral because the protons and electrons are the same. An atom of carbon will also be an isotope of carbon.
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∙ 11y agoNo, carbon dioxide is bonded covalently. Both Carbon and Oxygen are nonmetals.
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∙ 14y agoits an ion
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What could be done to change this carbide ion to a neutral carbon atom?
I cannot answer this question.
Is carbon dioxide a polyatomic ion?
No, carbon dioxide is not a polyatomic ion. It is a molecule composed of one carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. Polyatomic ions are charged molecules made up of multiple atoms covalently bonded together.
How many electrons does a carbon ion have?
It depends on the charge of the carbon ion. Carbon ions can have different charges (e.g., +1, +2, -3), so the number of electrons would vary accordingly. For example, if the carbon ion has a +4 charge, it would have 4 fewer electrons than a neutral carbon atom.
Is boron a neutral atom or an ion?
I think it is neutral
What is oxidation number of carbon in Hydronium?
In the hydronium ion (H3O+), the oxidation number of carbon is +3.
Is carbon dioxide a polyatomic ion?
No, carbon dioxide is not a polyatomic ion. It is a molecule composed of one carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. Polyatomic ions are charged molecules made up of multiple atoms covalently bonded together.
What could be done to change this carbide ion to a neutral carbon atom?
I cannot answer this question.
Is chromium a ion neutral or isotope?
A chromium ion is not neutral. By definition an ion is not neutral. All atoms belong to an isotope, but that has nothing to do with whether the atom is ionized or not.
How many electrons does a carbon ion have?
It depends on the charge of the carbon ion. Carbon ions can have different charges (e.g., +1, +2, -3), so the number of electrons would vary accordingly. For example, if the carbon ion has a +4 charge, it would have 4 fewer electrons than a neutral carbon atom.
Is hydroxide ion a anion or cation?
it is neutral ion
Is hydrogen a ion?
Hydrogen can be an ion, or it can be electrically neutral.
What does an ion have that a neutral molecule does not have?
An ion has an electrical charge.
Is boron a neutral atom or an ion?
I think it is neutral
Is oxygen neutral atom or ion?
A neutral atom, it only becomes an ion after it loses or gains an electron.
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
What is an atom that is no longer neutral?
Protons and Neutrons.
What is oxidation number of carbon in Hydronium?
In the hydronium ion (H3O+), the oxidation number of carbon is +3.
