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The charge from the protons and electrons. If an atom loses an electron, it will have a net positive charge. If an atom gains an extra electron, it will have a net negative charge.

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What is the name of any atom or group of atoms with a negative charge?

An atom or group of atoms with a negative charge is called an anion. Anions have gained one or more electrons, leading to an overall negative charge.


What is the name of group of atoms that behave like they are one ion is?

A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms that behaves like a single ion. This group of atoms carries a charge and acts as a single unit in chemical reactions.


Is the phosphate group gives DNA its electric charge?

Yes, the phosphate groups in DNA contribute to its overall negative charge. Each phosphate group contains a negatively charged oxygen atom, which imparts a negative charge to the DNA molecule. This negative charge plays a crucial role in the stability and structure of DNA, as well as in interactions with proteins and other molecules.


The size of atoms has most to do with its?

The size of atoms is primarily determined by the arrangement of electrons in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus. The number of electron shells and the effective nuclear charge also play a role in determining the size of atoms. Additionally, the atomic radius of atoms generally increases as one moves down a group and decreases across a period on the periodic table.


Is an ion an or molecule that carries a charge?

An ion is a particle that carries a charge, either positive or negative, due to losing or gaining electrons. It can be a single atom or a group of atoms that have an overall charge. A molecule is a group of atoms held together by chemical bonds and may or may not carry a charge.

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What is it when a group of atoms have an electric charge?

Ions are formed when atoms have charges. Cations are species with positive charge. Anions are species with negative charge.


What is an atom or a group of atoms called with an electric charge?

That's called an ion.


What is the Charge of an atom or group of atoms?

Zero. (Ions have charge; atoms are always neutral.)


What is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge is called?

Such charged particles are known as ions. A positively charged ion is called a cation; a negatively charged particle is called an anion.Ions: cation (positive charge) and anion (negative charge)


What is an atom or group of atoms that have a positive charge?

they are the cations


What is a group of atoms with with a positive or negative charge?

A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms with a charge.


What is an atom or group of atoms called that has a neutral charge?

neutron


An ion is?

An ion is an atom (or group of atoms) with an electrical charge.


What is the name of any atom or group of atoms with a negative charge?

An atom or group of atoms with a negative charge is called an anion. Anions have gained one or more electrons, leading to an overall negative charge.


What have an electric charge of 1?

Atoms with charge are called ions. These ions have either gained or lost valence electrons to gain a net positive or net negative charge. Ions with a positive electrical charge of positive 1 (+1) are metals in the Alkali Metals Group and Hydrogen. Ions with a negative electrical charge of 1 (-1) are elements in the Halogen Group.


What is polyatomic atoms?

a tightly bound group of atoms that behaves as a unit and has a positive or negative charge


Does an ion refer to two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds?

No. What you describe is called a molecule. An ion is an atom or group of atoms with a net electrical charge.