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The loss of an electron from an atom or molecule results in the formation of a positively charged ion, known as a cation. This process is often associated with chemical reactions, particularly oxidation, where an atom or molecule loses electrons. The loss of an electron can significantly alter the chemical properties and reactivity of the species involved.
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What will be the nature of charge on an atom when it looses an electron or gain an electron?
Aluminum, sulfur, fluorine, phosphorus, iodine, and neon
What happens to atomic radius when electron is lost?
When an atom loses an electron, it typically becomes a positively charged ion (cation). This loss of an electron results in a reduction of electron-electron repulsion in the electron cloud, which allows the remaining electrons to be drawn closer to the nucleus. As a consequence, the atomic radius decreases. Thus, the atomic radius of an atom decreases when it loses an electron.
What is an atom when it looses an electron?
When an atom loses an electron, it becomes positively charged and is called a cation. This loss of an electron changes the balance between protons and electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.
Will Li gain or lose when reacting to Cl?
Li loses one electrons. Cl gains the electron.
When a compound serves as an electron acceptor it is oxidized?
No gain of electron is reduction. An atom that gains electrons is reduced in a chemical reaction. OIL RIG; oxidation is loss, reduction is gain
What has the author Rik Brydson written?
Rik Brydson has written: 'Electron energy loss spectroscopy' -- subject(s): Electron energy loss spectroscopy
If a neutral atom becomes positively charged has it been oxidized or reduced?
With the loss of electron a neutral atom becomes positive ion and loss of electron is known as oxidation.
What is an ion of a metal formed by electron loss called?
cation
What is oxidation according to electronic concept?
loss of electron in electronegativity ion
Why potassium is a reactive element?
Because potassium loss easily an electron.
What does the addition of an electron to sodium form?
A new ionic species - Na- (it does not exist) Perhaps you meant the loss of an electron? In this case, sodium readily loses an electron to form Na+.
What will be the nature of charge on an atom when it looses an electron or gain an electron?
Aluminum, sulfur, fluorine, phosphorus, iodine, and neon
What is the gain or loss of electrons?
An electron has a negative charge. If an atom loses an electron it creates an ion with a positive charge. If an atom gains an electron it creates an ion with a negative charge.
How many electrons does sodium gain or lose?
Sodium typically loses one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration. This loss of an electron forms a sodium ion with a positive charge.
When the atom loses an electron it becomes what?
The loss of an electron would cause an overall electrically neutral atom to become a positively charged ion.
Which group in the periodic table loss electron?
Alkali metals, Ist group.
When an atom loses an electron the atom becomes?
The loss of an electron would cause an overall electrically neutral atom to become a positively charged ion.
