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Reduction = addition of electrons.
Generally negatively charged species is formed as a result
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∙ 15y agoThe addition of a negatively charged electron to a molecule produces a negatively charged ion called an anion.
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∙ 15y agoelectron affinity
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∙ 12y agoits called oxidation
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∙ 12y agoElectron Affinity
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∙ 11y agooxidation
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∙ 14y agoReduction.
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Which is bigger atom electron molecule or cell?
An electron is a part of a atom, and an atom is part of a molecule, molecules make up a cell. So a cell is biggest.
What is Removing an electron from an atom called?
The process of removing an electron from something is called either oxidation or ionization. Ionization is the process of converting an atom or molecule by changing the number of electrons. In certain chemical reactions, the oxidation state of an atom or molecule is changed, and this is known as oxidation. See more details in the Web Links to the left of this answer.
List in order from smallest to largest molecule atom electron proton compound?
Smallest to Largest.. - Electron - Proton - Atom - Compound - Molecule
Which of these elements is found in a family with the above electron configuration?
Every elements have the electrons of an atom distribution or a molecule in molecular orbitals and it is called electron configuration. The element that can be grouped in the family with above electron configuration is called antimony.
Why NO2 dimerise?
In the NO2 molecule the nitrogen atom has a single unpaired electron. The molecule will tend to dimerise so that this unpaired electron can be paired with another to form the N2O4 molecule.
Which is bigger atom electron molecule or cell?
An electron is a part of a atom, and an atom is part of a molecule, molecules make up a cell. So a cell is biggest.
What happens when an atom that looses an electron comes in contact with an atom that has gained an electron?
An ionic molecule is formed.
What is Removing an electron from an atom called?
The process of removing an electron from something is called either oxidation or ionization. Ionization is the process of converting an atom or molecule by changing the number of electrons. In certain chemical reactions, the oxidation state of an atom or molecule is changed, and this is known as oxidation. See more details in the Web Links to the left of this answer.
List in order from smallest to largest molecule atom electron proton compound?
Smallest to Largest.. - Electron - Proton - Atom - Compound - Molecule
What is it called when a atom gains electrons to become a negative ion?
This depends on whether the atom is by itself or whether it's part of a molecule (attached set of atoms). If it is by itself, after the atom gains (or loses) an electron it has an electrical charge. An atom with a charge is called an "ion" and you can say that it was "ionized." If it is in a molecule that has a chemical reaction with another molecule causing the atom in the first molecule to gain an electron, that process is called "reduction," and the atom that gained an electron is said to have been "reduced." If the atom lost an electron in the reaction, that is called "oxidation" and the the atom was "oxidized." (Note that "oxidation" in regular chemistry doesn't necessarily mean that oxygen was involved, even though it sounds that way.)
What happens when an atom loses and electrons?
Well, an atom that loses an electron does not just "lose" it in space, the electron is taken away by another atom or molecule. So the electron sticks to the new molecule and forms an ion with a charge (given that the original atom was a neutral one). When this happens inside the body some really dangerous compounds can be formed, these are called "free radicals"
What is the largest atom molecule cell electron?
Cell.
What is the ionizaton energy present example?
The energy required to remove electron from atom are called ionization energy. Larger atom or molecule have lower ionization energy and molecule have higher ionization energy.
Why are ions made?
Ions are made for clothes can not be wrinkly An ion is formed when an atom [or molecule] gains or loses one or more electrons. If an atom or molecule gains an electron it acquires negative charge. If the atom or molecule loses an electron it becomes positively charged.
What charge does a neutral atom become when an electron is added?
It will become negative by electron addition, because electrons are negatively charged, -1. It is then called an ion.
Which of these elements is found in a family with the above electron configuration?
Every elements have the electrons of an atom distribution or a molecule in molecular orbitals and it is called electron configuration. The element that can be grouped in the family with above electron configuration is called antimony.
What is the technical term for a molecule gains an electron?
It depends on which way it "lost" its electron. Ionization is the word for a charged atom, such as that of an atom which has lost or received an electron. Both Na+ and Cl- are ions and the sodium ion is the one who has lost an electron, while the chloride ion on the other hand has gained an electron.
