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Is the following sentence true or false An atom that loses electrons has a negative charge?
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∙ 13y ago
False. It an Atom is losing electrons, the negative charge is being removed. The resulting charge of the Atom is positive. Think of it this way, when you add the two pieces, do you get the same thing you started with?
Neutral Atom (0) - Electron (-) = Positive Atom (+)
in reverse
Positive Atom (+) + Electron (-) = Neutral Atom (0)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf an atom loses electrons, then it's charge will changed towards the positive direction. Whether the atom becomes positive or not, depends on its original charge.
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What type of charge do atoms have that gain electrons?
Since electrons are negative, they get a negative charge.
What charge is a negative?
A charge which is not a positive charge is a negative charge.
Is it true that an electrons has a negative charge?
Electrons have a negative charge. Protons have a positive charge, and neutrons have a neutral charge. Added: Electrons always have a negative charge, value: minus 1.602*10-19 Coulomb.
When an atom has one or more extra electrons it will have a positive charge?
No. Electrons possess a negative charge, therefore an atom with an excess of electrons will have an overall negative charge.
What is the resulting charge of a surface that gains electrons?
Electrons have a negative charge. Therefore, an atom having extra electrons is a negative ion.
What charge is electrons?
Electrons charge is a negative
Why do electrons not have a charge?
They do have a charge, it's negative
What particles around the atom have negative charge?
only the electrons have a negative charge but they go around the nucleus
What is the negative charge in atoms?
Electrons have an electrical negative charge.
What charges do proton an electrons have?
Pprotons have a positive charge neutrons have no charge and electrons have a negative charge. However the one with the smallest mass is electrons.
What kind of charge does electrons have?
Electrons have a negative charge.
What type of charge do the electrons have?
Electrons have a negative charge.
What kind of charge does electrons?
Electrons have a negative charge.
What type of charge do atoms have that gain electrons?
Since electrons are negative, they get a negative charge.
Are electrons neutral?
Electrons are a negative charge. Neutrons are neutral.
What are the charging of protons electrons and neutrons?
Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons are neutral and have no charge.
Which part of an atom carries a negative charge?
The electrons of an atom carry a negative charge. the electron cloud which is around the nucleus containing the electrons For more information, see Related links below.
