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Atoms differ from ions in that atoms do not have net charge. Ions have net charges. There are two types of ions, anion and cation. Anion is positively charged while cation is negatively charged.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey both have the same proton/neutron core.
They differ because the ion either has electrons to many or to few compared to a regular atom.
For example:
Table salt (NaCl) disolved in water turns into Na+ and Cl-
The sodium ion is diffrent from regular sodium because it lacks 1 electron.
The chlorine ion is diffrent from regular chlorine because it has 1 electron to many.
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∙ 13y agoTwo atoms are walking down the sidewalk and one says to the other:
"I think I'm an ion."
The other one asks:
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm POSITIVE!" was the reply.
No, atoms have no charge. Ions have a charge. They can be positive or negative.
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∙ 12y agoIons are similar to atoms, since an ion is an atom that has gained or lost an electron, giving it either a positive or a negative charge. :)
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∙ 15y agoIons are atoms which have gained or lost one or more electrons.
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∙ 14y agoAll ions are the result of atoms having been stripped of an electron.
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∙ 9y agoThe number of protons and neutrons is identical.
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∙ 9y agoThe parent atom lose or gain electrons to form ions. Hence, they are inter-related.
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∙ 13y agoThey all have the same number of protons.
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How do the properties of aluminum and copper atoms differ from the properties of their ions?
The atoms are like tiny little ninjas who attack monkeys that come to invade the tower of wholahaa, ions are little gangsters who attack on sight and have super gangsta powers
Is the number of protons equal to the number of ions in a neutral atom?
ions arent inside atoms. ions are atoms with a negative or positive charge. thanks for asking wikianswers and have a happy new year
True or false- all atoms of the same element have the same atomic number?
The expression true or false atoms is not correct. All atoms are true entities. Each isotope of an element has a different number of neutrons; the number of protons and electrons is constant for all the isotopes of an element.
Is so2 an atom?
As the name implies, So2 is comprised of two sodium atoms.
How does the written Lewis structure for potassium chloride differ from that of hydrogen chloride?
The two polyatomic Ions do not differ.
How do the basic particles of a compound Differ from the basic particle of an element?
If you think to atoms they are similar. But in compounds atoms can form ions.
How do the basic particles of a compound differ from the basic particles an element?
If you think to atoms they are similar. But in compounds atoms can form ions.
Neutral atoms of the same element can differ in their number of what?
Neutrons. If the differ in electrons they are not neutral and if they differ in protons then they are no longer the same element as the number of protons determines the name of the element.
How do the properties of aluminum and copper atoms differ from the properties of their ions?
The atoms are like tiny little ninjas who attack monkeys that come to invade the tower of wholahaa, ions are little gangsters who attack on sight and have super gangsta powers
How are atoms and ions connected?
Atoms are neutral particles. Ions are charged atoms.
Does NaCl have atoms or ions?
it has both atoms as well as ions.
Charged atoms are called?
Charged atoms are called ions.
Why do the properties of an ion differ those of its parent atom?
Because ions are electrically charged particles that have different chemical properties than their parent atoms. For example, salt is not as dangerous because it contains stable sodium ions, not the reactive sodium atoms of its parent. :)
Does milk contain ions or atoms?
Milk contains both atoms and ions.
How are ions different from Atom?
Atoms are neutral on the Periodic Table. Ions consist of more or less electrons than atoms.
Why do the properties properties of an ion differ from those of its parent atom?
Because ions are electrically charged particles that have different chemical properties than their parent atoms. For example, salt is not as dangerous because it contains stable sodium ions, not the reactive sodium atoms of its parent. :)
Ions are atoms or groups of atoms that have ____.?
Ions are atoms that have a postive or negative charge because they have loss or gained negative particles (electons).
