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because the charge of two protons and two neutrons and two electrons it = 0
yes all atoms have a net charge of zero
there is an equal amount of electrons and proton, which have an equal but opposite charge.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoatoms are made up with protons, nuetrons and electrons.
depending on the element or compound the atom is found in there may be more protons making it positive or more electrons making it a negative
yes all atoms have a net charge of zero
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∙ 9y agoThe overall net charge of an atom is zero because it has the same number of electrons and protons. Electrons are negatively charged, while protons are positively charged, thus cancelling the charges.
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∙ 10y agoNot all atoms have zero electrical charge, but most dobecause they have the same numbers of protons and electrons. The net charge, or total charge of such an atom is zero, so we say that it is electrically neutral.
An atom that has a net charge that is not zero is called an ion. A special name for a positively charged ion is a 'cation', and a special name for a negatively charged ion is 'anion'.
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∙ 11y agoBecause The number of positively charged particles (Protons) equals the number of negatively charged particles (Electrons) and Neutral particles
However, Ions are charged atoms, due to the difference of number of protons or neutrons
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∙ 14y agoIt is NOT always zero. If the charge is not zero, it is called an ion. However, atoms often tend to neutralize their charges; this is related to the electric forces. (If there is an excess electron on one atom, and another atom is missing an electron, the electron may very well go to the other atom, due to the electric attraction.)
It is NOT always zero. If the charge is not zero, it is called an ion. However, atoms often tend to neutralize their charges; this is related to the electric forces. (If there is an excess electron on one atom, and another atom is missing an electron, the electron may very well go to the other atom, due to the electric attraction.)
It is NOT always zero. If the charge is not zero, it is called an ion. However, atoms often tend to neutralize their charges; this is related to the electric forces. (If there is an excess electron on one atom, and another atom is missing an electron, the electron may very well go to the other atom, due to the electric attraction.)
It is NOT always zero. If the charge is not zero, it is called an ion. However, atoms often tend to neutralize their charges; this is related to the electric forces. (If there is an excess electron on one atom, and another atom is missing an electron, the electron may very well go to the other atom, due to the electric attraction.)
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∙ 14y agoIt is NOT always zero. If the charge is not zero, it is called an ion. However, atoms often tend to neutralize their charges; this is related to the electric forces. (If there is an excess electron on one atom, and another atom is missing an electron, the electron may very well go to the other atom, due to the electric attraction.)
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∙ 11y agoThe charge of the proton(+1) and the charge of the electron(-1) cancel each other out, creating no charge.
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The overall charge of the oxygen atom is?
Zero
Why the overall charge of the oxygen atom is zero?
The overall charge of any atom is 0. This is because the overall charge is number of protons - number of electrons. For every atom the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons so it is 0.
What is the overall charge on an atom?
The overall charge on an atom will depend on the ratio of protons to electrons in that atom. If the numbers match, the overall charge will be zero. It's a neutral atom. But if electrons have been "captured" or "loaned out" by the atom, an ion is created, and its charge will be negative if it has captured electrons, or positive if it has loaned out electrons. Charge will vary by integer amounts, i.e., the charge will be -1, -2, -3, etc. for the capture of 1, 2, or 3 electrons, respectively, or +1, +2, +3, etc. for the loaning out of 1, 2, or 3 electrons, respectively. Simple and easy.
What is the overall charge of Beryllium atom?
The Beryllium atom , like all atoms has zero(0) charge. However, it is a Group (II) Alkaline Earth Metal and will form the cation Be^2+ . This has a charge of '+2'.
What is the charge of an unbonded atom?
There is no net electrical charge on an "unreacted" atom.
The overall charge of the oxygen atom is?
Zero
If the number of protons equals the number of electrons the overall charge of the atom is?
zero .. such an atom is neutral. No net charge
Why the overall charge of the oxygen atom is zero?
The overall charge of any atom is 0. This is because the overall charge is number of protons - number of electrons. For every atom the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons so it is 0.
What is the overall charge on any atom?
An atom is neutral, and therefore has an overall charge of zero. If an atom either loses or gains electrons through a chemical reaction, or loses protons through radioactive decay, so that it then has an overall charge, it is no longer considered to be an atom but is classified as an ion.
Which statement best explains why the overall charge on an atom is zero?
It has the same amount of anions and cations.
Why is a regular atom neutral?
Because in a normal atom the are there are the same numbers of electrons and protons. Charge of an electron is 1- and charge of a proton is 1+, thus the overall charge will be zero.
Why do atoms usually have no overall charge?
The protons in an atom have a positive charge and the electrons in an atom have a negative charge and these balance each other. Neutrons have no charge so they do not factor into it. It would be like adding positive 4(Protons) and negative 4(Electrons). -4+4=0 The zero represents your "no overall charge".
If there are two electrons in an atom how many protons would be in the atom?
The atom in a normal state would have two protons to match the two electrons, making the overall charge zero. If the atom is an ion, it would have an mismatched number of protons and electrons, giving it a positive or negative overall charge.
The charge due to the electrons of a neutral atom?
As the tern neutral might imply, the overall charge of a neutral atomis zero.
What will be the charge of a neutral atom?
A neutral atom will have a charge of ZERO
Is the overall charge of crystal lattice zero?
the charge is not zero
Explain why the electrical charge on an atom is zero or neutral?
since an electron is a negatively charged particle and a proton is a positively charged particle the positive and negative charges will cancel each other so the electrical charge on atom is zero.
