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Q: Why is it important to name atoms and ions correctly?
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Is so2 an atom?

As the name implies, So2 is comprised of two sodium atoms.


What is the name of an ion that has a neutral charge?

by definition, ions are charged atoms. so a neutral ion doesn't exist


Atoms which lose electrons and become electrically charged are called?

Ions, or more specifically Cations. When an atom loses an electron it becomes positively charged and is attracted to a cathode, hence the name cation.


Where did the atoms name come from?

If i recall correctly it was an ancient greek term"atomos" meaning that it couldn't be cut at all because it was so small.


What is the name of the following ions?

Cations -- which are positive ions -- and anions, which are negative ions.


Neutral atoms of the same element can differ in their number of what?

Neutrons. If the differ in electrons they are not neutral and if they differ in protons then they are no longer the same element as the number of protons determines the name of the element.


Why are hydrogen ions important to life?

Hydrogen ions, H+ , are important to life because they're essential to the processes of photosynthesis and aerobic respiration. The latter process is essential for all life. Chemiosmosis is the name given to the process of a flow of H+ causing some sort of energy flow.


Name and formula for the compound formed by strontium ions and sulfite ions?

The name is "strontium sulfite" and the formula is SrSO3.


Corrosion involves atoms at the surface of a metal losing electrons and changing to metal ions state the name of this kind of reaction?

The corrosion of metals involves a redox reaction. In an oxidation-reduction or redox reaction, metals lose electrons to oxygen to form a ionic compound from the metal ions and an ion of the oxide.


What is the name for the OH- ions?

'OH^-' ions are named as 'Hydroxides'. e.g. Potassium hydroxide KOH. Calcium hydroxide 'Ca(OH)2'. NB The hydroxide ion is ALWAYS written as 'OH'. Never' 'HO'. NNB Being a negatively charged ion it correctly named as an 'ANION'.


What is the name of the bond that takes place when the atom's electrons give or gain electrons?

Ionic bonding- the transfer of electrons from one atom to another. This results in ions, as the atoms which gain/lose electrons now have a charge.


Why is Vo Nguyen Giap is important to Vietnam?

Most people that know his full name and spelled correctly would most likely also know why he was important. Top NVA general.