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An ion is charged by definition. A carbon atom itself rarely carries a charge, and generally bonds covalently. It is better thought of as an uncharged atom that bonds by sharing electrons (covalently) rather than by taking or giving them (ionically).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agocarbon is neutral because the protons and electrons are the same. An atom of carbon will also be an isotope of carbon.
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∙ 11y agoNo, carbon dioxide is bonded covalently. Both Carbon and Oxygen are nonmetals.
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∙ 13y agoits an ion
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Is carbon dioxide a polyatomic ion?
Carbon monoxide is not a polyatomic ion. In fact, it isn't an ion at all! Carbon monoxide does consist of two different elements (and is therefore a bimolecular compound), but it is a neutral species.
What could be done to change this carbide ion to a neutral carbon atom?
I cannot answer this question.
Is boron a neutral atom or an ion?
I think it is neutral
What is oxidation number of carbon in Hydronium?
In the hydronium ion (H3O+), the oxidation number of carbon is +3.
When electron is added to unipositive ion we get?
neutral atom
Is carbon dioxide a polyatomic ion?
Carbon monoxide is not a polyatomic ion. In fact, it isn't an ion at all! Carbon monoxide does consist of two different elements (and is therefore a bimolecular compound), but it is a neutral species.
What could be done to change this carbide ion to a neutral carbon atom?
I cannot answer this question.
Is chromium a ion neutral or isotope?
A chromium ion is not neutral. By definition an ion is not neutral. All atoms belong to an isotope, but that has nothing to do with whether the atom is ionized or not.
Is hydroxide ion a anion or cation?
it is neutral ion
What does an ion have that a neutral molecule does not have?
An ion has an electrical charge.
Is hydrogen a ion?
Hydrogen can be an ion, or it can be electrically neutral.
Is boron a neutral atom or an ion?
I think it is neutral
Is oxygen neutral atom or ion?
A neutral atom, it only becomes an ion after it loses or gains an electron.
What is the name of an ion that has a neutral charge?
by definition, ions are charged atoms. so a neutral ion doesn't exist
What is an atom that is no longer neutral?
Protons and Neutrons.
What is oxidation number of carbon in Hydronium?
In the hydronium ion (H3O+), the oxidation number of carbon is +3.
When electron is added to unipositive ion we get?
neutral atom
