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An atom of strontium becomes a strontium ion with a +2 charge by losing two of its outermost electrons. Strontium, which is in Group 2 of the Periodic Table, has two electrons in its valence shell. When it loses these two electrons, it achieves a stable electron configuration similar to that of noble gases, resulting in a positively charged ion (Sr²⁺). This process is driven by the atom's tendency to attain a lower energy state and increased stability.
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An atom that has plus 1 charge must have fewer what than usual?
Electrons. Electrons carry a negative charge so when one is removed from the atom the atom gains a net positive charge.
What is the ion charge of a helium atom Is it plus 1?
Helium atom is neutral and has no charge. It becomes a positive ion with a charge of +1 when it loses an electron.
When does an atom become an ion with a charge of 2 plus?
Barium has two electrons in its outermost shell, electrons carrying a negative charge. When the Barium atom becomes an ion, these two electrons are lost. Now the Barium atom has more protons than electrons, meaning a net positive charge of 2.
What happens when an atom loses an electron from its outer most shell?
well The electrons on that shell have nowhere to go so they jump off and become ionised
What is the overall charge of the atom since the atom contains positive charges and negative charges. how is that possible?
An atom is always neutral of charge, meaning ZERO. This is possible because of the equal numbers of (positive) protons and (negative) electrons, each plus charge is compensated by one (equally negative) minus charge.
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.
What is the name given to the electrical charge on an ion?
The name given to the electrical charge on an ion is a oxidation number. The charge of the ion typically formed by strontium is 2 plus.
What happens when a hydrogen atom with a charge of plus 1 comes in contact with a chlorine atom with a charge of-1?
HCl is formed.
How does an ion with a charge of 2 form?
For a neutral atom to become an ion with a 2 plus charge it must LOSE TWO ELECTRONS.
Which forms a plus 2 ion strontium or boron?
Strontium.
An atom that has plus 1 charge must have fewer what than usual?
Electrons. Electrons carry a negative charge so when one is removed from the atom the atom gains a net positive charge.
What is the ion charge of a helium atom Is it plus 1?
Helium atom is neutral and has no charge. It becomes a positive ion with a charge of +1 when it loses an electron.
What particle in a atom lives in the nucleus and has a charge of 1 plus?
Proton
What does it mean when a atom has a charge of plus 1?
When an atom has a charge of plus 1, it means that it has lost one electron, resulting in a positive charge. This atom is now called a cation due to its positive charge, and it will likely seek to gain an electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.
What happens to the charge plus or - of an atom when it gains electron?
An electron has a negative charge of 1.6E-19 Coulombs. This will subtract from the net charge of an atom, so the net charge will be less, assuming that a negative charge is less than a positive charge.
When does an atom become an ion with a charge of 2 plus?
Barium has two electrons in its outermost shell, electrons carrying a negative charge. When the Barium atom becomes an ion, these two electrons are lost. Now the Barium atom has more protons than electrons, meaning a net positive charge of 2.
How does an atom of potassium-41 become a potassium ion with a plus 1 charge?
An atom of potassium-41 can become a potassium ion with a +1 charge by losing one electron. Potassium usually forms +1 ions because it only needs to lose one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration similar to that of a noble gas.
