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When a neutral atom such a potassium loses 1 electron its charge becomes what number?
Potassium's charge becomes 1+ since it is Group 1A on the Periodic Table. The elements in that group all like to lose 1 electron to become more like the noble gases in Group 8A.
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What is the formula for potassium ions?
K+ K is potassium. When it becomes ionized, it loses an electron and therefore becomes positive, hence the + sign
When a compound donates electrons the compound becomes what?
if a neutral atom donates an electron it will gain a positive charge. This is due to electrons having a negative charge.
When a potassium atom reacts with bromine the potassium atom will?
lose one electron to form a potassium ion with a +1 charge.
Why does potassium atom become positively charged and fluorine becomes negatively charged?
Potassium only needs to lose on electron (gain a positive charge) to have the same electron structure as Argon and thus very stable. Similarly, fluorine only needs to gain one electron (become negatively charged) to gain the very stable Neon structure.
How many electrons does a potassium atom give up when it becomes an ion?
Potassium is a Group I element (group 1) and therefore LOSES 1 electron to achieve full outer shells and become an ion.
How does an atom of potassium-41 become a potassium ion with a plus charge?
An atom of potassium-41 becomes a potassium ion with a plus charge by losing one electron. Potassium-41 has 19 electrons in its neutral state, but when it loses one electron, it becomes a potassium ion (K+) with a plus charge and 18 electrons.
How does potassium become a potassium ion with a plus 1 charge?
Potassium becomes a potassium ion (K+) with a +1 charge by losing one electron. Potassium has 19 protons and 19 electrons in its neutral state. When it loses one electron, it now has 19 protons and 18 electrons, resulting in a net positive charge of +1.
If an electron is added to a neutral atom the atom becomes what?
it will become a negative ion due to the negative charge of electron
When electron is added to unipositive ion we get?
When an electron is added to a unipositive ion, the resulting atom gains a negative charge and becomes a neutral atom. The electron neutralizes the positive charge of the ion, balancing the overall charge of the atom.
How does a atom of potassium-41 become a potassium ion with a 1 charge?
It loses (Ionises) 1 electron. The '41' is the atomici mass of this particular isotope of potassium. The atomic mass is the sum total of all the protons and neutrons in the nucleus. It has no bearing on potassiums ability to lose an electron .
How does a positive ion become a neutral atom?
A positive ion can become a neutral atom by gaining electrons. When a positive ion gains one or more electrons, it becomes neutral because the negative charge of the electron(s) cancels out the positive charge of the ion.
What happens when a positively charged electron becomes neutral?
When a positively charged electron becomes neutral, it gains an equal amount of negative charge to balance out the positive charge. This typically occurs through the addition of another electron or the loss of a proton, resulting in a neutral atom.
If a neutron ejects an electron is it still neutral in charge?
Your question is a bit confusing but a neutron is ALWAYS neutral. If a molecule loses an electron it moves toward the "positive charge" catagory, but it depends on the molecule.
What is the formula for potassium ions?
K+ K is potassium. When it becomes ionized, it loses an electron and therefore becomes positive, hence the + sign
What is the formula for potassium cation?
K+ K is potassium. When it becomes ionized, it loses an electron and therefore becomes positive, hence the + sign
What is the charge on a ion formed by potassium?
Potassium forms a +1 charge when it becomes an ion because it loses one electron to achieve a full outer shell configuration.
When a neutral atom captures a free electron what is the net charge on the atom?
The charge of an atom who captured a single elektron is - or -1
