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An electron has a negative charge. If an atom loses an electron it creates an ion with a positive charge. If an atom gains an electron it creates an ion with a negative charge.
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Which atoms that gain or lose an electron?
For example metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
Does reduction indicate a gain or a loss of electrons?
yes it is, it might be useful to know OILRIG: oxidation is loss , reduction is gain (of electrons)
What does a sulfur atom need to do to become an ion?
It needs to lose, or gain, electrons.
Ions are electrically charged due to a gain or loss of?
Electrons
All electric charges are do to a loss or gain of what?
electrons
Loss or gain of electrons?
In what context? A particular element or what?
When nonmetals and metals react which atom electrons?
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
What does the acronym Oil RIG stands for in chemistry?
Oil RIG stands for "Oxidation is Loss, Reduction is Gain." It is a way to remember that in a redox reaction, oxidation involves the loss of electrons and reduction involves the gain of electrons.
How does a ion become positive or negative?
The loss or gain of electrons
What are formed by a loss or gain of valence electrons during a chemical combination of elements?
Cations are formed by the loss of electrons, anions are formed by the gain of electrons. The force of attraction between cations and anions results in ionic bond.
How many electrons are lost or gained in a chemical reaction?
There is zero NET loss or gain of electrons
Every chemical reaction invloves a net gain or loss of?
electrons
