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What is an atom that has gained or lost electrons and is no longer neutral?

Valance electron


How does the meaning of atom and ion differ?

An "Ion" is an atom that has gained or lost an electron and is therefore no longer electrically neutral.


When an atom in no longer neutral it exists with a charge an atom that has a charge is called a?

When an atom is no longer neutral and has gained or lost electrons, it is called an ion. An atom that has gained electrons will have a negative charge (an anion), while an atom that has lost electrons will have a positive charge (a cation).


What is bigger a neutral atom or a negative atom?

neutral atom


Why are ions charged and thus no longer neutral?

the positive and negative energy is no longer in balance causing the atom to become an ion+ or an ion-


Why are ion charged particles and thus no longer neutral?

the positive and negative energy is no longer in balance causing the atom to become an ion+ or an ion-


When an atom is no longer neutral it exists with a charge. An atom that has a charge is called a .?

An ion. if the charge is positive, it is know as a cation and if the charge is negative , it is known as an anion.


When an atom is no longer neutral, it exists with a charge. An atom that has a charge is called a _______.?

An ion. if the charge is positive, it is know as a cation and if the charge is negative , it is known as an anion.


What will be the charge of a neutral atom?

A neutral atom will have a charge of ZERO


Is hydrogen a neutral atom or ion?

Hydrogen atom is neutral.


When an atom gains or lose an electron the number of protons and electrons is no longer the same The atom is no longer neutral it is called?

In that situation, the atom becomes an ion. Specifically, a positively charged ion is called a cation, a negatively charged one is an anion.


How many electrons in a neutral atom of chlorine?

There are 17 electrons i a neutral atom of chlorine.