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Does the identity of an uncharged atom change when it becomes an ion?
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∙ 11y ago
No. It is still that element with its unique number of protons (atomic number), but the numbers of electrons and protons are no longer equal and it will form an ionic bond with an ion of opposite charge. This will form an ionic compound, whose properties are different from the individual elements of which it is made, but the elements themselves do not change.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo. Ionization occurs when an atom loses or gains electrons to make it positive or negative. Electrons orbit the nucleus are are much easier to affect than the heavier protons and neutrons.
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∙ 13y agoyes it does, the neutrons in it change number, the protons though, do not.
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How will electron configuration of the atom change when the atom becomes an ion?
how will the electron configuration of the atom change when the atom becomes an iron
How many electrons does an uncharged atom of palladium have?
Palladium is a metal element. There are 46 electrons in a single atom.
What is uncharged atom?
One where the number of protons (+) equal the number of electrons (-). one were the proton cancels out the electrons Ex. -5 +5 makes 0 uncharged atoms
Will changing the number of electrons change the element?
The atom becomes ionised.
How many electrons are in an uncharged atom?
The same number as there are "protons" in the atoms nucleus.
Is helium an uncharged atom?
yes
What is the uncharged particle in a atom?
It is a neutron.
Do atom or molecules change identity when a change of state occurs?
yes
What is uncharged particles in the nucleus of an atom?
it is a neutron.
What are uncharged particles in an atom called?
Neutron
Which component of the atom can change its identity to a new element?
Protons determine which element an atom is.
What part of the nucleaus can change and not change the identity of the element?
The number of protons in the nucleus affects the elemental identity of an atom, whereas the number of neutrons does not affect which element an atom belongs to.
What is an uncharged particle located in the nucleus of an atom?
A Neutron
What is a unchrged subatomic particle?
In the atom the neutron is uncharged.
How many atoms does an uncharged atom of chlorine have?
17
What happens when the number of protons in an atom change?
The type of atom is now different from what it was. (It has a new identity.)
How will electron configuration of the atom change when the atom becomes an ion?
how will the electron configuration of the atom change when the atom becomes an iron
