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atoms gain and lose electrons, so they can have a full outer shell of 8 electrons (or two electrons if its the innermost shell)
when atoms lose electrons it is called oxidation and when they gain electrons they are said to be reduced. OIL RIG is most commonly used to help remember that oxidation is loss and reduction is gain of electons.
when atoms lose electrons they are left with a positive charge and when they can electrons they have a negative charge.
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How are ions of an element different from each other?
Ions, or charged elemental particles, differ only in the number of electrons that they have. Some are capable (under ordinary circumstances) of gaining or loosing multiple numbers of electrons, which affects the means in which they can form ionic compounds with other ions. Essentially, differently charged ions will bond with different ions of opposite charge.
Are atoms of the same element but with different masses are called ions?
No, atoms of the same element but with different masses are called isotopes. Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.
How element form ions that have a stable atomic structure like that found in a noble gas?
Ions are formed when elements gain or lose electrons.
What kind of ions do metalloids form?
Metalloids can form both positive and negative ions, depending on the element and the specific conditions. For example, metalloids like boron and silicon can form positive ions by losing electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, while metalloids like arsenic and tellurium can form negative ions by gaining electrons.
What are the differences between isotopes isomers and ions?
An isotope is an element that has lost or gained neutrons. Isotopes have the same amount of protons and electrons but have a different number of neutrons. The less neutrons the lighter the isotope, the more neutrons, the heavier the isotope. An ion is an element that has lost or gained electrons. Ions have more or less electrons than protons and have a normal amount of neutrons. The more an atom has the more negative it is, the less the more positive it is.
How are ions of an element different from each other?
Ions, or charged elemental particles, differ only in the number of electrons that they have. Some are capable (under ordinary circumstances) of gaining or loosing multiple numbers of electrons, which affects the means in which they can form ionic compounds with other ions. Essentially, differently charged ions will bond with different ions of opposite charge.
What is the number of Electrons lost or gained by aluminium?
Aluminium will lose 3 electrons to form Al3+ ions.
Can you form ions of the same element by changing the number of protons?
No. As the number of protons changes, the identity of the element changes and new elements are formed.Ions are formed only when electrons (and not protons) are gained or lost.
How can you find the correct number of electrons in the atom?
Often there are the same number of electrons as there are protons. Exceptions to this are called ions, which have gained or lost an electron (can't be a proton lost or gained, that would change the element).
Are atoms of the same element but with different masses are called ions?
No, atoms of the same element but with different masses are called isotopes. Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.
Which element reacts to form oxide ions?
Oxygen is the element that reacts to form oxide ions. Oxygen typically gains two electrons to become the oxide ion (O2-).
Compare and contrast ions with isotopes.?
Ions are atoms that have gained or lost electrons, giving them a positive or negative charge, while isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Ions can be formed from any element by gaining or losing electrons, whereas isotopes occur naturally and are specific to a particular element.
Can atoms lose or gain atoms to form elements?
No. Atoms of an element lose or gain electrons to form ions.
Do ionic bonding contains ions?
In ionic bonds, an element donates electrons to a more electronegative element to from ions. The prior element makes positive ions where the latter makes negative. Then these ions form electrostatic bond to form a crystalline lattice. Therefore ionic compounds have ionic bonds in them.
What is the relationship between groups valance electrons and ionic charge?
The number of valence electrons in an atom determines its ability to form ions. Atoms that have few valence electrons tend to lose them to form positive ions, while atoms with many valence electrons tend to gain electrons to form negative ions. The ionic charge of an ion is related to the number of electrons gained or lost during the formation of the ion.
How are ions of sulfur different than atoms of sulfur?
Ions of sulfur have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge, while atoms of sulfur have a neutral charge with an equal number of protons and electrons. Ions of sulfur participate in chemical reactions and can form compounds, while atoms of sulfur are typically unreactive.
How element form ions that have a stable atomic structure like that found in a noble gas?
Ions are formed when elements gain or lose electrons.
