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No, this is because an Ion is only present when there is a loss or gain of electrons, meaning that it's only present from it being positive or negative, therefore it cannot have a neutral charge.

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Does a ion have a neutral charge?

No, an ion does not have a neutral charge. Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge.


Is it true that in ionic compounds the oxidation number is the same as the charge on the ion . a neutral ionic compound can only contain ions with identical charges?

No, it is not true that a neutral ionic compound can only contain ions with identical charges. You can have, for example, a compound that consists of twice as many positive ions as negative ions, but the positive ions have only half the charge; +1 ions bonded to -2 ions. There are many different possible ratios with which different elements or radicals combine. As long as the total amount of charge adds up to zero, you still have a neutral ionic compound.


How do ions form electrically neutral compounds-?

Ions form electrically neutral compounds by combining in such a way that the total positive charge from cations equals the total negative charge from anions. This occurs through the formation of ionic bonds where oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other and balance out their charges, resulting in a neutral compound.


How many sodium ions are needed to make a carbonate ion electrically neutral?

A carbonate ion (CO3^2-) has a charge of -2. Since sodium ions (Na+) have a charge of +1, two sodium ions are needed to make a carbonate ion electrically neutral.


Three hydroxide ions are needed to form a neutral ionic compound with an aluminum ion?

The aluminum ion has a 3+ charge, while hydroxide ions have a 1- charge. To form a neutral compound, the charges must balance. Three hydroxide ions (3 x 1-) are needed to balance the 3+ charge of the aluminum ion, resulting in Al(OH)3, which is neutral.

Related Questions

When ions with a positive charge bond with ions with a negative charge the resulting charge is?

This compound is of course neutral.


How are atoms that are neutral in charge?

Atoms that are neutral in charge have the same quantity of protons and electrons. Negative ions have extra electrons, and positive ions are missing electrons.


Are atoms neutral and don't have a charge?

A "normal" atom has not an electrical charge; ions have a charge.


What is the charge of americium?

The atom of americium is neutral; only ions have an electrical charge.


Does a ion have a neutral charge?

No, an ion does not have a neutral charge. Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge.


What is the ratio of Fe3 plus ions to O2- ions in a neutral compound?

In a neutral compound, the ratio of Fe³⁺ ions to O²⁻ ions is 2:3. This is because Fe³⁺ has a +3 charge, while O²⁻ has a -2 charge. To balance the charges, two Fe³⁺ ions contribute a total charge of +6, which is balanced by three O²⁻ ions contributing a total charge of -6. Thus, the formula of the neutral compound would be Fe₂O₃.


What is the algebraic sum of the ions charge?

This sum is zero, neutral.


What is the Charge of an atom or group of atoms?

Zero. (Ions have charge; atoms are always neutral.)


When ions having a positive charge form bonds with ions having a negative charge the charge on the resulting compound is.?

The resulting compound would be electrically neutral.


When ions having a positive charge form bonds with ions having a negative charge the charge on the resulting compound is .?

The resulting compound would be electrically neutral.


Is it true that in ionic compounds the oxidation number is the same as the charge on the ion . a neutral ionic compound can only contain ions with identical charges?

No, it is not true that a neutral ionic compound can only contain ions with identical charges. You can have, for example, a compound that consists of twice as many positive ions as negative ions, but the positive ions have only half the charge; +1 ions bonded to -2 ions. There are many different possible ratios with which different elements or radicals combine. As long as the total amount of charge adds up to zero, you still have a neutral ionic compound.


What is the charge to polonium?

The standard atom is neutral; the ions are Po2+ and Po4+.