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When a neutral atom loses one or more electrons, the atom becomes a positive ion.
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What happens when a sodium atoms loses an electron in its outer energy shell?
Formation of the cation (positive ion) Na+.
What is positive nitrite?
If positive Nitrite means NO2+ ion, that refers to Nitronium ion
What are the causes of soil formation?
Erosion and sediment ion
Is silver nitrate a positive ion or negative ion?
it is a negative ion because silver doesnt attracts positive ions which makes it more metallic it is a negative ion because silver doesnt attracts positive ions which makes it more metallic
Does chlorine form a positive or a negative ion?
Negative ion. Cl-
The formation of a positive ion?
occurs when an electron is removed from an atom
What is the difference between the formation of a positive ion and a negative ion?
positive ion forms when any electron removes from an atom and an anion called negative ion forms when an atom accepts an additional electron
Is the formation of salt a chemical or physical change?
The formation of a salt is a chemical change. It is the result of the ionic bonding of a positive metal ion and a negative non-metal ion.
How would you compare the formation of positive ions with the formation of negative ions in terms of energy changes?
when a negative ion forms electrons are gained and energy is given off and when a positive ion forms electrons are lost and energy is used.
Describe the formation of both positive and negative ions?
A negative ion (anion) is the result of gaining electrons. A positive ion (cation) is the result of losing electrons.
What force causes the formation of ionic bonds?
a positive ion is attracted to a negative ion
In the formation of an ionic compound a metal atom is most likely to what?
lose an electron and become a positive ion.
What happens when a sodium atoms loses an electron in its outer energy shell?
Formation of the cation (positive ion) Na+.
When forming produce which ion should be listed first?
the positive ion A+
What is positive ion and negative ion in NACl?
Na is positive ion,Cl is negative ion
What has a positive ion?
A proton has a positive electric charge.
Is a hydroxyl ion a positive ion?
The hydroxyl ion is not a positive ion but rather a negative ion. The hydroxyl ion or anion is also known as hydroxide.
