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A neutral atom that subsequently gains or loses one [or more] electrons is called an ion.
If it gains an electron [or electrons] it will have a negative charge.
If it loses an electron [or electrons] it will have a positive charge.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is a charged particle called an ion. If it gains an electron it would have a charge of -1 and if it loses an electron it would have a charge of +1 .
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∙ 11y agoAn ion. A cation is an atom that has lost an electron and an anion is an atom that has gained an electron.
This atom become an ion: positive (cation) or negative (anion).
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How does a positive ion become a neutral atom?
It can be positive or negative depending on if the atom loses or gains an electron. If it gains an electron it becomes negative and if it loses an electron it becomes positive.
When an atom combines chemically with another atom it either gains loses or share what?
It either gains, loses, or shares electrons.
An atom that loses or gains electrons becomes a?
ion
When a atom loses or gains electrons it becomes an?
Ion
What do you call an atom that gains or loses electrons?
An atom that gains or loses electrons is called an ion. If it gains electrons, it results in a negative ion called an anion. If it loses electrons, it results in a positive ion called a cation.
If a neutral atom gains or loses electrons it acquires a charge and becomes an?
This neutral atom become a cation or an anion.
What does an atom become if it gains or loses electrons?
An ION. Ions are divided into two classes. CATIONS ;positive ions e.g. Na^(+) ANIONS ; negative ions e.g Cl^(-)
How does a positive ion become a neutral atom?
It can be positive or negative depending on if the atom loses or gains an electron. If it gains an electron it becomes negative and if it loses an electron it becomes positive.
What gives matter a charge?
Matter becomes charged when it loses or gains electrons. When an atom is neutral (no charge) it has an equal number of protons and electrons. But when it loses electrons, it becomes positively charged. When it gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged. Hope I helped! :)
When an atom combines chemically with another atom it either gains loses or share what?
It either gains, loses, or shares electrons.
What is an atom that gains and loses an electron and has an electric charge?
When an atom gains electrons, negatively charged anions are formed. When an atom loses electrons, positively charged cations are formed.
When a atom gains or loses electrons it becomes what?
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An atom that loses or gains electrons becomes a?
ion
When a atom loses or gains electrons it becomes an?
Ion
An ion is formed when am atom?
An ions is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons.
Do a neutral atom have a charge?
It is because there is an equal amount of positive and negative charge to produce a neutral charge. Just the presence of neutrons does not make the atom neutral. An atom will lose its neutral charge if it loses or gains electrons and becomes an ion
When a neutral atom gains electrons it is then?
This atom become an anion.
