Any atom is predominantly neutral as it should contain the same number of protons (a positively charged sub-atomic particle) and electrons (a negatively charged subatomic particle orbiting the nucleus in shells).
An ion is a charged particle; aka, an atom that has lost/gained electrons. If an atom loses an electron, it becomes positively charged as there are now more protons in the atom than electrons.
For example, Lithium has 3 electrons, 3 protons and is in group 1. It only needs to lose it's outer electron to become it's closest Noble gas state and have a full outer shell. If it were to lose it's outer electron, then it would become positively charged as it now has 2 electrons and 3 protons; more positive charge than negative.
If an atom were to gain an electron, it would become negatively charged as it now has more electrons than protons.
For example, Fluorine has 9 electrons, 9 protons and is a Halogen (group 7). It only needs to gain one electron to become it's closest Noble gas state and have a full outer shell. So, if it were to gain this one electron, it would become negatively charged as it now has 10 electrons and only 9 protons; more negative charge than positive.
When talking about ions, neutrons take no place in charge changes as they are neutral.
The electrical charge of the electron is negative. Proton is positive Neutron is neutral Electron is negative
The Electrons and the Protons.
Electrons carry a negative electrical charge. A neutron does not have a charge, it is neutral.
Protons have the greatest charge wich is positive.Electrons have the worst charge wich is negative.Nuetrons have a positive and a negative charge wich is called neutral. these are the respictive charges of an atom
A neutral charge means that the object has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in a balanced electrical state. A negative charge means that the object has an excess of electrons, leading to an overall negative electrical charge. Objects with a negative charge can attract positively charged objects and repel other negatively charged objects.
The electron has a negative electrical charge.
Negative charge
The electrical charge of the electron is negative. Proton is positive Neutron is neutral Electron is negative
Electrons have an electrical negative charge.
Negative
The Electrons and the Protons.
Neutrons have no charge. Electrons have a negative charge. Protons have a positive charge.
Positive charge, negative charge or neutral. (no charge)
Negative.-1 elemental charge = -1.6x10^-19 C
Yes they do.
The electron has a negative electrical charge.
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