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Atoms become positive ions when they lose an electron in a reaction. An electron is negative and a proton is positive, so when the atom loses an electron it will have more positive than negative, and the atom will be a positive ion. The atoms at the left of the Periodic Table usually lose electrons in reactions.
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Atoms with a positive or negative charge are called ions?
That's correct! When atoms gain or lose electrons, they become ions with an overall positive or negative charge. Positive ions are called cations, and negative ions are called anions.
Ions are atoms that carry an electric charge?
Atoms carry a positive charge on the proton and a negative charge on the electron, usually these cancel out.
How are atoms that are neutral in charge?
Atoms that are neutral in charge have the same quantity of protons and electrons. Negative ions have extra electrons, and positive ions are missing electrons.
Why positive ions containing group of atoms are less common?
Positive ions containing groups of atoms, known as polyatomic ions, are less common than simple positive ions because they require the entire group of atoms to lose one or more electrons collectively, which is less favorable energetically. Additionally, the stability of these ions depends on the specific arrangement and bonding of the atoms within the group, making their formation and persistence in solution or solid phases more complex. As a result, while they do exist, they are typically less prevalent compared to monatomic ions.
What are positively and negativity charged ions?
Positively charged ions, or cations, are atoms that have lost electrons, resulting in a net positive charge. Negatively charged ions, or anions, are atoms that have gained electrons, leading to a net negative charge. These charged ions are formed through the process of ionization.
Positive ions form when?
Positive ions (or cations) are formed when atoms lose electrons
Will atoms of a non metallic element form positive or negative ions?
Positive ions
Atoms with a positive or negative charge are called ions?
That's correct! When atoms gain or lose electrons, they become ions with an overall positive or negative charge. Positive ions are called cations, and negative ions are called anions.
What is a group of atoms with with a positive or negative charge?
A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms with a charge.
How do ions become positive?
Positive ions form when an atom or group of atoms loses one or more electrons.
If neutral atoms become positive ions they?
have lost electrons
Can atoms have positive or negative charge?
Yes, if they are ions
Ions are atoms that carry an electric charge?
Atoms carry a positive charge on the proton and a negative charge on the electron, usually these cancel out.
What class of atoms usually become positive ions?
metals
What type of atoms forms positive ions metals or non metals?
Metals form positive ions because they lose electrons.
Why do some atoms form positive ions and some form negative ions?
Because they want to.
Does atom has a charge of positive 1?
Atoms are neutral. Ions can be charged, either positive or negative.
