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The magnesium atom is electrically neutral.

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Is magnesium an ion?

Magnesium is an atom; but this atom can be transformed in an electrically charged atom - called cation, Mg2+.


When an atoms electrical charges are balanced the atom is electrically?

When an atom's electrical charges are balanced, the atom is electrically neutral. This means it has an equal number of protons (positively charged) and electrons (negatively charged).


When do atoms become electrically charged?

A neutral atom, in order to be neutral, has the same number of protons and electrons. If the atom gains or loses an electron, or more than one, it will become electrically charged.


Is an electrically neutral atom the number of protons equals the number?

Yes, an electrically neutral atom has the same number of protons and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, while electrons have a negative charge. When these charges are balanced, the atom as a whole is neutral.


How can an atom be electrically neutral charged when it contain particles that are charged?

an atom is electrically neutral if the protons and electrons are the same number. ex: if you have 16 protons and 16 electrons its is neutral


What make an atom an electrically neutral entity?

An atom is electrically neutral because it has an equal number of positively charged protons in its nucleus and negatively charged electrons orbiting the nucleus. The positive charge of the protons is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in an overall neutral charge for the atom.


Is an atom that has given up an electron electrically neutral?

No, it is positively charged.


When is an atom electrically charged?

a electically charged atom is also known as a eletron


Why is an atom electrically neutral?

An atom is electrically neutral because it has the same number of protons (positively charged) in its nucleus as electrons (negatively charged) surrounding the nucleus. This balancing of positive and negative charges within the atom results in an overall neutral charge.


An electrically neutral is what?

an electrically neutral atom is just an atom. Atoms with more or fewer electrons (negatively charged) compared with their protons (which determines the element) are considered ions.


What is the process called that changes a neutral atom into an electrically charged atom?

Ionization. An electrically charged atom is called an ion. Positively charged ions are called cations, and negatively charged atoms are called anions.


Is magnesium an ion or an atom?

Magnesium is an atom; but this atom can be transformed in an electrically charged atom - called cation, Mg2+.