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Atom in its elemental form is in neutral state.
Two or more similar kind of atoms combine to form an element.
Every element has a particular characteristic that is different from other element.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agothe charge would be different if the atom was an isotope or not. atoms charges are specific to that atom
All elemental atoms are neutral in charge, meaning they have the same number of protons as electrons. This does NOT make them chemically stable, however!
For example, hydrogen is atomic #1, meaning it has one proton in the nucleus and one electron in its outer shell. Carbon is atomic #6, meaning it has 6 protons in the nucleus and 6 electrons orbiting in its shells, 2 in the inside and 4 in the outer shell.
Neutrons do not affect the charge of the atom, but they do affect its atomic weight.
Ions form when atoms either gain or lose electrons to become stable because the proton number is no longer equal to the electron number orbiting around the nucleus.
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In an atom the particles with a negative charge are called what?
a particle with a negative charge in an atom is an electron
How is the charge on an individual atom represented?
The charge of an atom as a whole is zero. We can give the charge of a nucleus. If any electron, negatively charged one, go out of atom then the atom gets positive charge and it is named as positive ion. Same way if excess electrons get cling with the neutral atom then the atom becomes a negative ion.
What part of the atom that carries no electric charge?
An atom that is not an ion has no electric charge. If it is particles that make up the atom you speak of, the nucleus houses the neutron; an elementary particle with zero charge.
What is Barium's oxidation state?
Barium is +2 valenced ion, so its oxidation state is +2 in ion form (Ba2+) and 0 in elemental (Ba) form
What is fomed when one atom takes an electron from another atom?
When electrons move from one atom to another, they change the charge of the atoms. If you remove one electron that atom becomes 1+ charged because a negative was taken away, making it more positive than negative. The atom that recieves an electron becomes 1- charged because you added a negative, making the atom more negative than positive.
What is elemental form?
Elemental form is a neutral atom that stands on it's own. It is not bonded to any other atom and it has no charge.
What is the charge of an atom in it's elemental form?
neutral
What is the oxidation number of an atom in its elemental form?
zero
Does nitrogen carrry the -3 charge?
Not int its elemental form but it does form the nitride ion, which carries a -3 charge.
What will be the oxidation number of atom Al?
0 in the elemental form, +3 in its compounds
Where is the total positive charge of an atom located and in what form?
The positive charge of an atom is located in the nucleusin the form of protons.
What is the oxidation number of a typical atom of calcium?
0 in elemental form, +2 in its compounds
What will be the oxidation number atom B?
0 in the elemental form, +3 in its compounds
The number of electrons that must be added to or removed from an atom in a combinded state to convert the atom into elemental form?
oxidation number
Is an atom of phosphorus stable?
No. Phosphorus is reactive with oxygen, so it does not exist in elemental form in nature.
Smallest particle that exhibits the characteristics of a chemical element?
The smallest particle of any substance that maintains elemental characteristics and identity is an atom. Conversely a pure elemental sample if divided indefinitely into smaller pieces would ultimately yield the atom.
How many electrons are in the element silver?
Silver has 47 electrons in its elemental form. The number of electrons always equal to the atomic number of the atom in its elemental state.
