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Cations are neutral atoms that have lost an electron or electron(s). They are positively charged. They are generally metals.
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What type of ion is formed by metal atom?
Cations, positively charged
What are the ions on the periodic table?
cations and anions
Do subscripts represent the relative mass of each type of atom in the compound?
Yes!
When the number of electrons changes the atom becomes what?
a charged particle if the atom is neutral before the change
Which best describes what happens a neutral atom becomes positive ion?
Cations.
What type of ion is formed by metal atom?
Cations, positively charged
What are the ions on the periodic table?
cations and anions
Chemical formulas represent the number and element of each type of atom in?
Chemical formulas represent the number and element of each type of atom in a molecule.
Cations form when an atom gains electrons?
Cations are positive ions, so an atom is supposed to lose electrons to become a cation. Anions are formed when an atom gains electrons.
Does the atomic no of an element change when its atom get converted into cations or anions?
no, it is still the same element just a different type
What is an atom or group of atoms that have a positive charge?
they are the cations
When electrons are lost from an atom what type of ions are formed?
Losing an electron makes an atom take on a positive charge, therefore it becomes a cation, or a positive ion.
What type of chemical reaction involves a metal atom transferring electrons to cations producing a new metal and a cation?
a single replacement reaction
Do subscripts represent the relative mass of each type of atom in the compound?
Yes!
When the number of electrons changes the atom becomes what?
a charged particle if the atom is neutral before the change
What is the relationship between atoms in a ionic bond?
Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. These ions represent atoms that have lost one or more electron (known as cations) and atoms that have gained one or more electrons (known as an anions). In the simplest case, the cation is a metal atom and the anion is a nonmetal atom.
What are the criteria for the formation of cations?
A cation is formed when an atom loss electrons.
