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An ION
A positive ion is named a CATION e.g. Na^+ , Mg^2+ etc.,
A negative ion is named an ANION e.g. Cl^- , O^2- e.tc.,
When they are ions they are NOT called atoms, but ions.
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An atom that loses or gains electrons becomes a?
An atom that loses electrons becomes a positively charged ion called a cation. An atom that gains electrons becomes a negatively charged ion called an anion.
What is a neutral atom that gains or loses electrons?
A neutral atom that gains or loses electrons is now an ION. If it loses electrons to become M^(n+), then it is a CATION. If it gains electrons to become X^(n-), then it is an ANION. NB Atoms that gain or lose electrons are no longer atoms , but IONS.
What do you call an atom that gains or loses electrons?
An ION . Metal (M) ionises ( loses electrons) M(g) = M^(n-) + ne^(-) M^(n+) is a CATION . Non-metal (X) has electron affinity ( gains electrons) X(g) + ne^(-) = X^(n-) X^(n-) is an ANION .
What does an atom become if it gains or loses electrons?
If an atom gains or loses electrons, it becomes an ion. If it gains electrons, it becomes a negatively charged ion called an anion. If it loses electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion called a cation.
What Is a atom that grain or lost atom?
First of all to correct your English grammar. The question should read ; - " What is a**n** atom that g(r)ain or loses electrons?" The answer is an ION . A positively (+) charged ion is named a CATION A negatively (-) charged ion is named an ANION
An atom that loses or gains electrons becomes a?
An atom that loses electrons becomes a positively charged ion called a cation. An atom that gains electrons becomes a negatively charged ion called an anion.
What is a neutral atom that gains or loses electrons?
A neutral atom that gains or loses electrons is now an ION. If it loses electrons to become M^(n+), then it is a CATION. If it gains electrons to become X^(n-), then it is an ANION. NB Atoms that gain or lose electrons are no longer atoms , but IONS.
When the number of electrons in an atom changes what is the new atom called?
When an atom loses or gains electrons, it becomes an ion.
What do you call an atom that gains or loses electrons?
An ION . Metal (M) ionises ( loses electrons) M(g) = M^(n-) + ne^(-) M^(n+) is a CATION . Non-metal (X) has electron affinity ( gains electrons) X(g) + ne^(-) = X^(n-) X^(n-) is an ANION .
When an atom gains or loses electrons it is called an?
covalent/ionic bonding.
What does an atom become if it gains or loses electrons?
If an atom gains or loses electrons, it becomes an ion. If it gains electrons, it becomes a negatively charged ion called an anion. If it loses electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion called a cation.
What determines if an atom is an ion?
An atom is electrically neutral; it has the same number of positively charged protons as it has negatively charged electrons. If an atom either gains or loses one or more electrons, then it will have an electric charge, and will be an ion.
When an atom gains or loses electrons it has an electrical charge. It is known as?
It is called an ion.
An atom that gains or loses one or more electrons is it called an ion?
Yes, an atom that gains or loses one or more electrons is called an ion. When an atom loses electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion, known as a cation. Conversely, when it gains electrons, it becomes a negatively charged ion, referred to as an anion. This process of gaining or losing electrons allows atoms to achieve a more stable electron configuration.
When an atom gains or loses a valence electrons it becomes a charged particle called a?
Ion
When the number of electrons an atom gains loses or shares is called its?
I suppose that you think to ions.
What is an atom that gains and loses an electron and has an electric charge?
When an atom gains electrons, negatively charged anions are formed. When an atom loses electrons, positively charged cations are formed.
