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How does the size of each compare with the size of the neutral atom form which it is formed?
A cation is smaller than the neutral atom because one electron is removed from the original atom to form it. An anion is larger than the neutral atom because one electron is added to the original atom to form it.
What happens to the charge of an atom if one proton and one electron are removed?
nothing, they both even out!
Where is the single electron in an electrically neutral atom of hydrogen located?
The single electron in a neutral hydrogen atom resides in the 1s orbital.
What happens when an atom loses and electrons?
Well, an atom that loses an electron does not just "lose" it in space, the electron is taken away by another atom or molecule. So the electron sticks to the new molecule and forms an ion with a charge (given that the original atom was a neutral one). When this happens inside the body some really dangerous compounds can be formed, these are called "free radicals"
Which represents a neutral acquiring an electron in a process where energy is released?
A neutral atom acquiring an electron in a process where energy is released is known as electron affinity. This process occurs when an electron is added to a neutral atom, resulting in the formation of a negatively charged ion (anion). The release of energy happens because the added electron experiences an attractive force from the positively charged nucleus, leading to a more stable electronic configuration. Consequently, the energy released reflects the stability gained by the atom upon electron addition.
What happens to a neutral atom that accepts one electron?
The neutral atom then takes on a negative charge because the incoming electron has a negetive charge.
What happens to the energy to a neutral atom when an electron is added?
the atom becomes negatively charged
How does the size of each compare with the size of the neutral atom form which it is formed?
A cation is smaller than the neutral atom because one electron is removed from the original atom to form it. An anion is larger than the neutral atom because one electron is added to the original atom to form it.
When an atom changes to cation what happens to the number of electrons?
Electron/s are removed from the atom.
When a neutral atom loses an electron what happens to its size?
When a neutral atom loses an electron, it becomes a positive ion. The loss of an electron reduces the electron-electron repulsion, causing the remaining electrons to be more strongly attracted to the nucleus. This contraction in electron cloud typically results in a smaller ionic size compared to the neutral atom.
What happens to a neutral atom if it gains an electron?
If a neutral atom gains an electron, it becomes negatively charged and forms an anion. The extra electron increases the overall negative charge of the atom and can affect its chemical behavior and reactivity.
What happens to the charge of an atom if one proton and one electron are removed?
nothing, they both even out!
When electron is added to unipositive ion we get?
When an electron is added to a unipositive ion, the resulting atom gains a negative charge and becomes a neutral atom. The electron neutralizes the positive charge of the ion, balancing the overall charge of the atom.
If an electron is added to a neutral atom the atom becomes what?
it will become a negative ion due to the negative charge of electron
Where is the single electron in an electrically neutral atom of hydrogen located?
The single electron in a neutral hydrogen atom resides in the 1s orbital.
Does a neutral hydrogen atom exhibit an attraction for an additional electron?
Yes, a neutral hydrogen atom does exhibit an attraction for an additional electron.
What happens when the single valence electron of hydrogen atom is removed?
You are left with just a proton (99.985% of the time).
