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Because it is ions that are charged.
Basically the same reason why we distinguish mammels from reptiles: they are different.
Atoms/neutrals are different from ions/not-neutrals because they are different. equal number of protons and neutrons equal number of protons and neutrons
What else can I help you with?
Is the charge indicated on neutral atoms?
Yes, neutral atoms have a charge of zero.
Do neutral atoms stick to positive atoms?
By extreme heat and pressure, neutral atoms stick to positive atoms. Such as in Nuclear fission/ fusion.
What are neutral atoms?
All atoms are electrically neutral, because they have the same number of protons and electrons.
Are all carbon atoms neutral?
Generally yes, as long as there are 6 electrons in the electron shells. Carbon rarely carries a charge.
What type of atom do cations represent?
Cations are neutral atoms that have lost an electron or electron(s). They are positively charged. They are generally metals.
Do Nonmetallic atoms have Negative charge or a Neutral charge?
Nonmetallic atoms have Neutral charge not a Negative charge.
How are ions different from Atom?
Atoms are neutral on the Periodic Table. Ions consist of more or less electrons than atoms.
Element whose neutral atoms have twenty protons?
''CA" (CAlCiUM)
What are some exmple on the periodic table that are neutral atoms?
All the atoms are neutral. Only ions have an electrical charge.
What conclusions can we make about the size of cations neutral atoms and anions?
Cations are smaller then neutral atoms and anions are larger.
Do neutral atoms have a positive or negative charge?
No..... They are called neutral for a reason. But neutral atoms can have electrons added and removed making the atom positive or negative. And neutral atoms are still affected by charged atoms due to reason in depth but to sum up the long explanation of the affect neutral atoms are attracted to charged atoms. Just a side note.... how many of you love Leo Howard? Am I right?
What do atoms do that alters there overall neutral charge?
Atoms either gain or lose electrons to change their overall neutral charge.
