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Whether or not hydrogen (or any atom or molecule) gives or receives electrons depends on the nature of the thing it is interacting with. If the other atom is more electronegative than hydrogen, it will take an electron from hydrogen. If hydrogen is the more electronegative species, hydrogen will take the electron. There are many reactions in which electrons are donated or received, and to understand them, you must look at the nature of the two species involved in the exchange. Primarily the answer will depend on the relative electronegativity of the two atoms (or for molecules, their relative nucleophilicity or electrophilicity). One way to think about it is like a game of tug-of-war. If two people pull in opposite directions on a piece of rope, whoever is stronger will pull the rope towards them. In the same way, whichever molecule "wants" the electron more will take it from the other. What makes a molecule or atom "want" an electron more than another is another topic...
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What is The gain of electrons by a hydrogen or molecule?
When a hydrogen or molecule gains electrons, it undergoes reduction, leading to a more negative charge. This process can occur during chemical reactions, where hydrogen can act as an electron acceptor to form bonds with other atoms.
If an atom of iodine gains one electron it will have the same number of valence electrons as which element?
The same number of valence electrons as xenon.
If an element gains electrons what type of oxidation number does it have and how do you know?
If an element gains electrons, it has a negative oxidation number. The oxidation number is determined based on the number of electrons gained or lost by an atom in a compound. The rule is that in ionic compounds, the oxidation number of an element is equal to the charge it would have if it were an ion.
What happens in a reduction?
In a reduction reaction, a reactant gains electrons or gains hydrogen atoms, leading to a decrease in its oxidation state. This process involves the transfer of electrons from a reducing agent to the oxidizing agent. As a result, the reducing agent is oxidized while the oxidizing agent is reduced.
Does beryllium's gains or losses ion?
Beryllium tends to lose two electrons to form a 2+ cation.
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.
In an oxidation reaction a molecule atom or ion losses electrons or gains?
losses electrons
When NAD plus reacts with hydrogen and gains two electrons?
Electrons. ( plus that proton )
What do you call an atom When an atom losses or gains electrons its called an?
cell
What is The gain of electrons by a hydrogen or molecule?
When a hydrogen or molecule gains electrons, it undergoes reduction, leading to a more negative charge. This process can occur during chemical reactions, where hydrogen can act as an electron acceptor to form bonds with other atoms.
If an atom of iodine gains one electron it will have the same number of valence electrons as which element?
The same number of valence electrons as xenon.
When NAD reacts hydrogen and gains two electrons NAD is?
It becomes the reduced form, NADH.
When NAD reacts with hydrogen and gains two electrons NAD is .?
It becomes the reduced form, NADH.
What atoms can form an ion?
an atom which readily losses or gains electrons to attain stability forms an ion.
What kind of bound forms when an atom gains or losses electrons?
When an atom gains or loses electrons and therefore becomes an ion, it takes on either a positive or negative charge (positive if it lost electrons, negative if it gained electrons) and can bond to ions of the opposite charge in an ionic bond.
If an element gains electrons what type of oxidation number does it have and how do you know?
If an element gains electrons, it has a negative oxidation number. The oxidation number is determined based on the number of electrons gained or lost by an atom in a compound. The rule is that in ionic compounds, the oxidation number of an element is equal to the charge it would have if it were an ion.
