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What subatomic particle is lost or gained in the formation of an ion?
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∙ 11y ago
To make a positive ion, we need to remove one or more of the negative components from an atom. The negative charges that make up an atom are the electrons, which can be found in shells or orbitals some distance from the nucleus. Take away one or more electrons, and the protons, the positive charges that make up atoms and which hang out in the nucleus, give the atom an overall positive charge. An atom that has lost one or more electrons becomes a positive ion.
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an ion.
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How would you compare the formation of positive ions with the formation of negative ions in terms of energy changes?
when a negative ion forms electrons are gained and energy is given off and when a positive ion forms electrons are lost and energy is used.
