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depends up on the the element basically:
metals (electropositive elements) can donate
nonmetals can(electro negative )elements can accpect the electrons
2)the result:
if an atom losses the electron it becomes positively charged
normally metals donate the electons and become + charged.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe magnitude of the charge of an cation is proportional to the number of electrons lost. For example, when Na loses one electron it has a charge of +1, and when Mg loses two electrons it has a net charge of +2.
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∙ 14y agoPositive. Electrons are negatively charged, so if you lose them, you are left with a positive charge.
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∙ 13y agoFalse. Electrons have a negative charge so losing them leaves an atom with a more positive charge.
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∙ 14y agoAn atom that loses electrons becomes positive and is named a "cation".
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∙ 13y agoWhen an atom loses an electron, its charge becomes 1 unit more positive. For neutrally-charged atoms, the charge becomes +1.
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∙ 6y agoIf a neutral atom loses an electron, it will be +1
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∙ 7y agoThe atom become a cation with positive electrical charge.
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∙ 7y agoGain of an electron transform the atom in an anion.
Loss of an electron transform the atom in a cation.
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∙ 13y agoit will have a negative charge.
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The charge an object has when it has gained electrons?
electric charge
What is it called when atom has a positive or negative charge?
Atoms with a positive or negative charge resulting from a loss or gain of electrons are known as ions.
An atom that has lost or gained electrons is an?
an ion
When this part of an atom moves to another atom the losing atom has what charge?
Positive. The only (typical) parts of atoms that move are electrons which have a negative charge; therefore, if a neutral atom loses an amount of electrons (negative charges), the atom has more positive charges (from the protons) than negative charges which makes the atom positively charged overall.
What subatomic particles determine the charge of an atom?
The electron. The electron is has a negative charge. The more electrons that are in a valence shell of the atom the more negative the atom will be.
Is an atom that loses electrons have a negative charge?
No. Electrons have a negative charge and so removing one from the atom will give it a positive charge.
When an atom loses electrons its charge become negative true or false?
False. When an atom loses electrons, its charge becomes positive since electrons have negative charges. Compare it to: 0 - -1 = 1
If an atom loses electrons it is left with a positive charge?
Yes. When an atom loses at least one of its electrons, it becomes a positively-charged ion.
What is a neutral atom that gains or loses electrons?
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.
What is the gain or loss of electrons?
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.
The charge an object has when it has gained electrons?
electric charge
How is an atom given a neg charge?
In simple terms, an atom is made up of Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons. Protons have positive charge (+1), Neutrons have no charge (0), and Electrons have negative charge (-1). If an atom gains or loses Electrons, it's net charge changes. To result in a negative charge, the atom must have more Electrons than Protons.
Is an atom positive when it loses an electron from the outermost shell?
An atom becomes more positive when it loses an electron because electrons carry a negative charge. When an atom gains an electron, the atom becomes more negative.
When an atom loses its electrons what does it become?
If an atom loses an electron (electrons are negative), the atom becomes 'less negative' which means 'more positive'. Atoms are normally neutral (no charge), so losing one electron gives it a positive charge. When an atom has a charge it is called an ION. So the atom becomes a Positively Charged Ion.
A material has a net charge because it?
A net charge results when an atom gains or loses electrons. If it loses electrons, it gains a positive charge, if it gains them, it gains a net negative charge.
If oxygen gains 2 electrons what charge will it have?
It would have a negative charge. It would be a negative ion with a 2+ charge.Remember: when an atom gains electrons they become NEGATIVE.when an atom loses electrons they become POSITIVE.
What is it called when atom has a positive or negative charge?
Atoms with a positive or negative charge resulting from a loss or gain of electrons are known as ions.
