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Common valences are 5 or 3.

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Why do elements acquire positive charge on gaining electrons?

They do not. An electron is negatively charged and an atom can only acquire a negative charge on gaining electrons.


How does the gain or loss of electrons in an ion change the charge of an ion?

Gaining electrons will increase the negative charge of an ion, making it more negative. Losing electrons will decrease the negative charge of an ion, making it more positive. The overall charge of an ion is determined by the number of protons in the nucleus compared to the number of electrons.


How does an atom become positively or negatively charged?

An atom becomes positively charged by losing electrons, which results in an excess of protons. Conversely, an atom becomes negatively charged by gaining electrons, which creates an excess of electrons relative to protons. This imbalance of protons and electrons creates an electric charge on the atom.


When forming compounds atoms try to gain or lose what?

In forming compounds, atoms are engaged in either gaining or losing electrons. They may also share electrons, but that is also a form of gaining or losing electrons.


What is the process of losing or gaining electrons to become stable?

Losing or gaining electrons is known as ionization, a process that occurs when an atom gains or loses electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Atoms tend to lose or gain electrons to achieve a full outer shell, following the octet rule. This process forms ions, which are electrically charged particles.

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How does an object become electrically charge?

by gaining or losing electrons.


How does an atom acquire a change?

An atom acquires a charge by losing or gaining electrons.


What is an atom with a charge and can be formed by gaining or losing electrons?

well i think its an ion


What is an atom called that has a positive and negative charge as a result of gaining or losing electrons?

Atoms with a charge are called ions.


Why do elements acquire positive charge on gaining electrons?

They do not. An electron is negatively charged and an atom can only acquire a negative charge on gaining electrons.


Can chemical bonds be produced by losing electrons losing nuetrons transferring electrons sharing electrons or gaining electrons?

Chemical bonds can be only produced by gaining, losing or sharing electrons. If a compound is formed by losing or gaining electrons, it is called an ionic bond and if by sharing electrons, it is called a covalent bond.


How does the gain or loss of electrons in an ion change the charge of an ion?

Gaining electrons will increase the negative charge of an ion, making it more negative. Losing electrons will decrease the negative charge of an ion, making it more positive. The overall charge of an ion is determined by the number of protons in the nucleus compared to the number of electrons.


How a body can be charged?

A body can become charged either by gaining or losing electrons. When electrons are transferred between objects, one object becomes positively charged (losing electrons) and the other becomes negatively charged (gaining electrons). This charge separation creates an electric field around the objects.


Why is valency of phosphorus is 3?

Phosphorus has a valency of 3 because it has 5 valence electrons in its outer shell. By sharing/gaining/losing 3 electrons, it can achieve a stable electron configuration similar to the noble gas neon. This results in a valency of 3 in chemical reactions.


How does an atom become positively or negatively charged?

An atom becomes positively charged by losing electrons, which results in an excess of protons. Conversely, an atom becomes negatively charged by gaining electrons, which creates an excess of electrons relative to protons. This imbalance of protons and electrons creates an electric charge on the atom.


How does an atom achieve a positive charge?

An atom achieves a positive charge by losing one or more electrons to other atoms or molecules. When an atom loses electrons, it becomes positively charged because it now has more protons than electrons. This imbalance in charge creates a positive charge on the atom.


How do atoms gain a charge?

An atom willreceive a charge when it becomes ionized. If the atom looses one of its electrons (-), then there are more protons (+) and it becomes a+1 charge (positive). If the atom gains an electron, then there are more electrons and it becomes a -1 (negative) charge. It depends on the electrons in the valence level (outer level) to decide if it will gain or lose electrons.