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negative, minus 1 for each electron gained. e.g Cl gains 1 electron so is Cl- where as O gains two electrons so is O2-
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Does Static charge develops on a substance as it acquires or loses protons due to friction?
False - A substance gains or loses ELECTRONS, no protons.
What does an atom become if it gains or loses electrons?
An atom becomes an ion if it gains or loses electrons.
What is formed when an atom gains or looses an electrons?
usually a new substance is formed, but the substance formed depends on the reagants used molecule
Does iodine gain electrons?
it gains one electrons to form I- ion
What must happen to form a positive or negative ion?
if a substance loses one or more electrons it becomes positively charged and when it gains an electron it becomes negatively charged
When a substances gains electrons is it reduced?
Yes when any substance gains electrons , that substance is now then reduced.
What is the term for a reactions which substances gains electrons?
When a substance gains an electron or electrons, this is known as "reduction". For every reduction reaction, there is also an oxidation reaction. So, whatever substance "gave" the electrons, underwent oxidation.
What is the term for a reaction in which a substances gains electrons?
When a substance gains an electron or electrons, this is known as "reduction". For every reduction reaction, there is also an oxidation reaction. So, whatever substance "gave" the electrons, underwent oxidation.
What is the meaning of reduction lead in a news?
Deduction is the process where a substance gains electrons.
Does Static charge develops on a substance as it acquires or loses protons due to friction?
False - A substance gains or loses ELECTRONS, no protons.
Gains or loses electrons for carbon?
Carbon can both gain and lose electrons. We "see" it every day in the form of compounds or in pure substance.
Simple explanation of what is an electrolyte?
An electrolyte is a substance than gains or loses electrons when dissolved in a solvent.
Does bromine lose or gain electrons?
it gains electrons.
What happens to the neutrally charged object if it gains electrons?
It gains electrons!
what electrons do not losses or gains any ions?
hydrogen and nobol gasses
How many electrons do hydrogen gains or lost?
Hydrogen shares its electrons to complete the octate so it gains 1 electrons. it can also its electrons.
The substance that accepts electrons from another substance is the?
In a redox reaction, the substance that accepts electrons is said to be the substance reduced. This substance is also likely the oxidizing agent, since oxidation is the loss of electrons.
