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Why are ionic compounds neutral even though they contain charged particles?
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∙ 10y ago
Ionic compounds are neutral because the total positive charge and the total negative charge are equal but opposite, so the overall charge is zero. Take sodium chloride as an example.
Na+ + Cl- ---> NaCl
The sodium ion has a charge of 1+ and the chloride ion has a charge of 1-, so simple addition tells us that 1+ + 1- = 0
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Are ionic compounds positivly charged?
no, as ionic compounds contain equal amounts of negative and positive charges and are neutral.
Why are ionic compounds neutral even though they are made up of charged particles?
The ions that bond are charged, but the compound formed is neutral because the charges of the ions cancel each other.
How can an atom be electrically neutral charged when it contain particles that are charged?
an atom is electrically neutral if the protons and electrons are the same number. ex: if you have 16 protons and 16 electrons its is neutral
How are can be atoms neutral if they contain charged particles?
the no of positive charges are equal to negative charges (protons = electrons) in any neutral atom.
What kind of charged particles does an atom contain?
The nucleus of an atom contains the neutral neutrons and the positive protons. Negatively charged electrons orbit the nucleus.
Are compounds neutrally charged?
Yes, compounds are electrically neutral. Though the term "neutrally charged" is self contradicting as something that is neutral has no charge.
Do ionic compounds result from the neutral attraction of oppositely charged ions?
Ionic compounds result from the mutual (not neutral) attraction of oppositely charged ions.
What is the electric charge of an object which is described as neutral?
A neutron. There are several neutral particles, but the neutron is the most well-known.A neutron. There are several neutral particles, but the neutron is the most well-known.A neutron. There are several neutral particles, but the neutron is the most well-known.A neutron. There are several neutral particles, but the neutron is the most well-known.
What do you call compounds composed of neutral particles?
Inert
What are the three types of charges that particles can have?
Positive, Neutral, or Negative Positively charged particles are protons Negatively charged particles are electrons Neutrally charged or no charge particles are neutrons
What is the overall charge of most compounds?
Compounds can be charged by different methods. But naturally most of the compounds are uncharged. So the overall charge of most compounds is neutral.
How do neutral objects behave toward charged objects?
They do not react to charged particles.
