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Alpha decay release a helium nucleus (2 protons and 2 nutrons).
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The gain of electrons by an element is called what?
The loss of an electron is called oxidation. Its opposite is reduction.The loss of an electron increases the charge by +1.
What are charged atoms due to a loss or gain of electrons?
all charged particles are ions. cations are positive meaning they have more protons than electrons. anions are negative meaning they have more electrons than protons
Atoms that have an electrical charge due to a gain or loss of electrons are called what?
Ions. Cations have lost electrons and have a positive charge. Anions have gained electrons and have a negative charge.
What is the process of electron gain called?
The process of electron gain is called reduction. For example, if Br gains an electron, its oxidation number is reduced from 0 to -1, and will be written as Br-. The opposite of this (electron loss) would be called oxidation, or ionization.
What is the name for a substance that gains an electron or loses oxygen?
This substance is called an Oxidant or an Oxidising Agent .It oxidises the other substance and reduces itself .
What is difference between abnormal loss and abnormal gain?
if the actual loss is greater than normal loss. it is known as abnormal loss but if the actual loss is less than normal loss a gain is obtained which is called abnormal gain or effectiveness
What is the loss and gain of electrons to form ions?
An electron or electrons is/are lost or gained to produce an ion. An atom with the same number of electrons as protons is a neutral atom. If the proton count and electron count do not match, that atom is electrically "imbalanced" and is an ion.
What happens if the elements have different protons and electrons?
A neutral atom of a chemical element has a constant number of protons and electrons; loss or gain of electrons transform this atom in an ion.After the change of the number of protons the identity of the atom is lost.
The gain of electrons by an element is called what?
The loss of an electron is called oxidation. Its opposite is reduction.The loss of an electron increases the charge by +1.
Do atoms lose protons but seldom lose or gain electrons?
No. Atoms can gain and lose electrons but seldom gain or lose protons.
What are charged atoms due to a loss or gain of electrons?
all charged particles are ions. cations are positive meaning they have more protons than electrons. anions are negative meaning they have more electrons than protons
What is a physical change in matter caused by a loss or gain of heat called?
entropy
What is foreign exchange gain loss?
It's a foreign exchange gain or loss, so when you exchange currencies, you can either make a gain or a loss from it (profit or loss).
Decrease in net assets arising from peripheral or incidental transactions is called a?
A gain or loss
How do you treat unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss?
Unrealised foreign exchange gain and loss is moved through equity while realised gain and loss is charged to profit and loss.
Does a positive atom gain protons?
no, it looses them
Is unrealized gain or loss taxable?
No generally, it is not taxable until the gain/loss is recognized.
