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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"
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A magnesium atom is converted to a magnesium ion when the atom?
Loses two electrons.
What happens when an atom loses one or more electrons and retains the same number of protons?
This atom become a positive ion (cation).
What happens when an atom looses electron?
If the atom loses electrons, the atom becomes positively charged because the number of positively charged protons.
When the number of electrons in an atom changes what is the new atom called?
When an atom loses or gains electrons, it becomes an ion.
What is formed when a single atom of Krypton?
This single atom remain an atom of krypton !
What happens to the charge of an atom that loses electrons?
it gets positive charge
What happens when it loses electrons?
all elements want to have a full valence shell and when an atom loses electrons it is said to become a cation.
What happens when cations form?
an atom loses electrons and becomes positivly charged
What happens if atom loses electron?
When an atom loses electrons it becomes ionized and more positive a charge. Losing an electron can cause this atom to react with other atoms.
How many electrons does the neutral atom gain or lose when Cr3 plus forms?
When Cr3+ forms, the neutral atom (chromium) loses 3 electrons. This happens because the neutral chromium atom has 24 electrons, but when it forms Cr3+, it loses 3 electrons to have a total of 21 electrons.
What happens when an atom loose an atom?
If the atom loses electrons, the atom becomes positively charged because the number of positively charged protons.
What do you think happens to the size of the electron when it loses and electron?
The ATOM decreases in size when it loses an electron and increases when electrons are added.
A magnesium atom is converted to a magnesium ion when the atom?
Loses two electrons.
What happens If a neutral atom loses electrons?
It becomes a positively charged ion known as a cation.
What happens to the mass of an atom when it loses two electrons?
The mass become lower but the difference is not significant.
What happens when an atom loses one or more electrons and retains the same number of protons?
This atom become a positive ion (cation).
What is the name of an atom that loses one or more electrons?
An atom that loses one or more electrons is an ion, specifically a cation.
