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The amount of charge in the nucleus of an atom, primarily determined by the number of protons, influences the atom's size through its effect on the electrostatic attraction between the nucleus and the surrounding electrons. A higher positive charge in the nucleus increases this attraction, pulling electrons closer and resulting in a smaller atomic radius. Conversely, if the nuclear charge is lower, the attraction is weaker, allowing the electrons to be further away from the nucleus, thus increasing the size of the atom. This relationship is also affected by the number of electron shells and electron-electron repulsion.
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What do electrons do in an atom?
They affect the charge of the atom.
If an atom has six protons and four neutrons. what is its charge?
The atom that has a Atomic Number of 6 in the periodic table - Carbon
Why do you say that atom is electrically neutral?
An atom is electrically neutral because it has an equal number of positively charged protons in its nucleus and negatively charged electrons surrounding the nucleus. The positive charge of the protons cancels out the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in a net charge of zero for the atom.
How does a proton electron and a neutron affect the atom?
Each electron contributes a charge of -1 elementary charge; each proton a charge of +1. In a neutral atom, there is the same amount of protons and electrons; in this case, the charges cancel, and (to the outside), the total charge is zero. If an atom has more or less electrons than protons, it DOES have an electrical charge; those atoms are called "ions".
If the number of protons in the nucleus is less than the number of neutrons in the neuleus what is the ion formed?
Actually, neutrons (because they have a neutral charge) are not involved in making an atom or molecule an ion -- only protons and electrons do that. So, the number of protons compared to the number of neutrons doesn't matter.
Does an atom have a charge if the neutrons equals the protons?
It depends on the amount of electrons in the outer shells. The neutrons do not affect the charge of an atom as they are already neutron. There is only a charge if there is a difference in protons and electrons, not protons and neutrons.
What do electrons do in an atom?
They affect the charge of the atom.
Which particles affect the charge of an atom or ion?
The particles that affect the charge of an atom or ion are electrons and protons. Electrons have a negative charge and protons have a positive charge. The number of electrons and protons in an atom or ion determines its overall charge.
What adds mass to an atom but does not affect its charge?
a neutron
What is a particle in an atom with a neutral charge?
A particle in an atom with a neutral charge is a neutron. Neutrons have no electrical charge and are located in the atomic nucleus along with protons. They contribute to the mass of the atom but do not affect its overall charge.
If an atom has six protons and four neutrons. what is its charge?
The atom that has a Atomic Number of 6 in the periodic table - Carbon
What is the chargeof an atom of boron?
The charge of an atom of boron is neutral because it has 5 protons (positive charge) and 5 electrons (negative charge), making the atom overall neutral.
Why do you say that atom is electrically neutral?
An atom is electrically neutral because it has an equal number of positively charged protons in its nucleus and negatively charged electrons surrounding the nucleus. The positive charge of the protons cancels out the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in a net charge of zero for the atom.
What kind of atom is called a neutral atom?
An atom that has the same amount of protons and electrons has no net charge and therefore is neutral.
Do a neutral atom have a charge?
It is because there is an equal amount of positive and negative charge to produce a neutral charge. Just the presence of neutrons does not make the atom neutral. An atom will lose its neutral charge if it loses or gains electrons and becomes an ion
What is the property of an atom found by adding the total charge of protons to the total charge of electrons?
The property of an atom found by adding the total charge of protons to the total charge of electrons is the net charge of the atom. If the total charge of protons equals the total charge of electrons, the atom is neutral. If there is a difference between the two, the atom becomes either positively or negatively charged.
How does a proton electron and a neutron affect the atom?
Each electron contributes a charge of -1 elementary charge; each proton a charge of +1. In a neutral atom, there is the same amount of protons and electrons; in this case, the charges cancel, and (to the outside), the total charge is zero. If an atom has more or less electrons than protons, it DOES have an electrical charge; those atoms are called "ions".
