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A cation (positive ion) is formed, with an electrical charge + 1.
More electrons removed - the positive electrical charge will be greater.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen an electron leaves an atom the atom that lost the electron becomes a positively charged ion (a cation), and the atom that gains the lost electron becomes a negatively charged ion (an anion). Cations and anions usually attract each other (much like magnets do) and form ionic compounds, usually with a crystal structure; salts. The most commonly known ionic compound is Sodium Chloride, table salt.
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∙ 15y agoIf one or more electrons are removed from an atom, it becomes positively charged and turns into an ion.
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∙ 6y agoThe neutral atom become a cation (positive ion).
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∙ 13y agothe atom gets positively charged.
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∙ 12y agoit becomes a positively charged ion.
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∙ 11y agocations are formed
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∙ 8y agoThis atom become an ion (cation).
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How does the size of each compare with the size of the neutral atom form which it is formed?
A cation is smaller than the neutral atom because one electron is removed from the original atom to form it. An anion is larger than the neutral atom because one electron is added to the original atom to form it.
What happens to the charge of an atom if one proton and one electron are removed?
nothing, they both even out!
Where is the single electron in an electrically neutral atom of hydrogen located?
The single electron in a neutral hydrogen atom resides in the 1s orbital.
What happens to the atom that causes a neutral object to become charged?
Normally when an atom gives another atom a positive or negative charge it's because it donated or accepted an electron.
What happens when an atom loses and electrons?
Well, an atom that loses an electron does not just "lose" it in space, the electron is taken away by another atom or molecule. So the electron sticks to the new molecule and forms an ion with a charge (given that the original atom was a neutral one). When this happens inside the body some really dangerous compounds can be formed, these are called "free radicals"
What happens to a neutral atom that accepts one electron?
The neutral atom then takes on a negative charge because the incoming electron has a negetive charge.
What happens to the energy to a neutral atom when an electron is added?
the atom becomes negatively charged
What happens when a atom losses a electron?
The neutral atom become an ion (cation) with the charge +1.
How does the size of each compare with the size of the neutral atom form which it is formed?
A cation is smaller than the neutral atom because one electron is removed from the original atom to form it. An anion is larger than the neutral atom because one electron is added to the original atom to form it.
When an atom changes to cation what happens to the number of electrons?
Electron/s are removed from the atom.
How many electron are in an neutral atom of sodium?
there are 11 electron is a neutral atom of sodium
What happens when you lose or gain an electron?
As a neutral atom lose an electron then it becomes a positive ion As it gains an electron then it becomes a negative ion
What happens to a neutral atom if it gains an electron?
Then this atom will become an anion (negatively charged) Example: Cl + e- --> Cl-
'When an atom loses an electron what does it become?
a neutral atom :)
What happens to the charge of an atom if one proton and one electron are removed?
nothing, they both even out!
Where is the single electron in an electrically neutral atom of hydrogen located?
The single electron in a neutral hydrogen atom resides in the 1s orbital.
If an electron is added to a neutral atom the atom becomes what?
it will become a negative ion due to the negative charge of electron
