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How does ionic bonds form?
Ionic bonds are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons in order to have a full outer shell of electrons to make them stable.One atom pulls an electron from another atom.
Could an atom ever lose a electron without another atom gaining one?
Yes. An atom can lose an electron without another atom gaining one. It happens quite frequently in atom smashers. Scientists strip off all the electrons and crash the nucleus of one atom into other atoms. And they even get paid to do it!
What type of ion forms when atom lose electrons?
Losing an ion creates a positive charge. This forms a positive ion.
What is the name of electrons in the outermost shell that an atom can gain lose or share with another atom?
A Fluorine atom has an atomic number of 9. Draw out the electron shell diagram for Fluorine. Is a Fluorine atom more likely to gain, lose or share electrons to fill its valence shell?
An atom does not easily lose or gain electrons if it has?
An atom does not easily lose or gain electrons if is has an equal number of protons and electrons. The charges inside the atom cancel each other, making it neutral.
What is the name of electrons in the outer most shell that an atom can gain lose or share with another atom?
Electrons in the outer most shell are called Valence Electrons.
What does an atom lose electrons to?
A non-metal atom
What is positive ionization?
a process where in positive ions are formed. Here, the electrons orbiting the outer-most shell of an atom are knocked out, resulting in the atom having more protons than electrons. This creates a positive ion.
When a potassium atom reacts with a bromine atom the potassium atom will?
lose only one electron
How an ionic bond forms?
Ionic bonds are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons in order to have a full outer shell of electrons to make them stable.One atom pulls an electron from another atom.
How does an ionic bond forms?
Ionic bonds are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons in order to have a full outer shell of electrons to make them stable.One atom pulls an electron from another atom.
Can an atom lose its nucleus?
Atoms can lose part of their nucleus, but they can't lose their whole nucleus.
