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What is the charge on atom if it gains electrons?
Depends on how many electrons it gains. For every electron it gains, the atom becomes more negative. One electron gives it a -1 charge, 2 a -2 charge and so on
If an atom gains an electron it will become?
It depends on the way the electron is used. If the atom "uses" it by giving it away to some other atom or molecule, it becomes a positively charged cation. If it instead uses it by taking it into its own structure, it becomes a negatively charged anion.
What is the results of losing electrons?
when a neutral atom loses an electron it becomes a positive ion. it now has a stable outer most shell.
How many protons and electrons is in ion?
An ion is defined as an element with a charge. Because elements vary with how many protons they have (along with neutrons to form isotopes) it is impossible to put a set number on how many protons and electrons all ions have. An element (or compound) becomes an ion when the substance gains (to become a positive ion) or loses (to become a negative ion) an electron(s).
Strip electrons from an atom and the atom becomes a?
Positive ion
When the proton number and electron number are unequal the atom or molecule what?
When the proton number and electron number are unequal, the atom or molecule becomes an ion. If there are more protons than electrons, it becomes a positively charged cation. If there are more electrons than protons, it becomes a negatively charged anion.
What happens to a molecule that gives up an electron?
when a neutral atom (same number of electrons and protons) loses an electron, it is charged positively. when a neutral atom gains an electron, it is charged negatively. In this state, it is known as an ion.
A molecule that gives up an electron becomes what?
Oxidized.Oxidation involves a loss of electrons.The answer above in a general context is wrong I'm afraid - If an atom loses an electron it becomes an ion and the same if it gains one - and electrically charged particle.
When the energy of sunlight moves to a chlorophyll molecule in a reaction center how does this impact an electron?
Electrons absorb the energy. Then it becomes exited
What is the process of losing or gaining electrons?
An oxygen atom gains 2 electrons when it becomes an ion because it wants a full valence shell (as in, its outer energy level is trying to reach 8 electrons).
Is an electron donor an oxidized substrate?
yes it is oxidized substrate reduces itself and oxidize others
Why are ions made?
Ions are made for clothes can not be wrinkly An ion is formed when an atom [or molecule] gains or loses one or more electrons. If an atom or molecule gains an electron it acquires negative charge. If the atom or molecule loses an electron it becomes positively charged.
An example of an electron carrier molecule?
One example of an electron carrier molecule is NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). NAD+ is involved in redox reactions, acting as a carrier of electrons during cellular respiration to help generate ATP. It accepts electrons from substrates and becomes reduced to NADH, which can then donate the electrons to the electron transport chain for ATP production.
What is formed when an atom gains or looses an electrons?
When an atom gains or loses an electron, it forms an ion. If an atom gains an electron, it becomes a negatively charged ion (anion), and if it loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion (cation).
What happens to a molecule when it is reduced?
A molecule is said to be reduced when one of its atoms gains an electron. Since electrons are negatively charged, the net charge of the molecule is reduced when one of it's atoms acquires an electron.
When a molecule of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide gains a hydrogen atom the molecule becomes?
When a molecule of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide gains a hydrogen atom, it becomes NADH (reduced form of NAD+). NADH is a key molecule involved in carrying electrons during cellular respiration to generate ATP.
When an ion gains electrons What is the charge?
Negative, when the ion gains an electron. When an ion loses an electron it becomes positive.
