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

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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 is an atom called when it no longer has a neutral charge?

An atom with no electric charge will be called a neutral atom. In a neutral atom, there is a balance of charges, and the number of protons will be equal to the number of electrons. It's really that simple. Compare this to atoms that have an imbalance of charges. These atoms are called ions.


What is an atom that is no longer neutral?

An atom that is no longer neutral has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge. A positively charged atom is called a cation, while a negatively charged atom is called an anion. These charged atoms are called ions.


What is the overall charge on any atom?

An atom is neutral, and therefore has an overall charge of zero. If an atom either loses or gains electrons through a chemical reaction, or loses protons through radioactive decay, so that it then has an overall charge, it is no longer considered to be an atom but is classified as an ion.


Why does an atom have an overall neutral charge in regard to subatomic particles?

A proton has a charge of (+1) and an electron has a charge of (-1) and neutrons do not have a charge. In an atom there are an equal numbers of protons and electrons so the charges cancel. If there are a different number of protons and electrons, the particle is no longer an atom, but instead an ion.

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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 is an atom called when it no longer has a neutral charge?

An atom with no electric charge will be called a neutral atom. In a neutral atom, there is a balance of charges, and the number of protons will be equal to the number of electrons. It's really that simple. Compare this to atoms that have an imbalance of charges. These atoms are called ions.


What is an atom that is no longer neutral?

An atom that is no longer neutral has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge. A positively charged atom is called a cation, while a negatively charged atom is called an anion. These charged atoms are called ions.


A specie that no longer exists in a localized area or region.?

Its called Extirpated


What is the name for Irish pound?

The Irish Pound no longer exists, but it was called the Punt.


What does it mean if an entire atom has a neutrual charge?

That means the charge is neither positive nor negative, it is neutral. Such an atomhas the same number of protons and electrons. If the charge is not zero then it is called an ion rather than an atom.


What is the balance in motion of particles when a concentration difference no longer exists in the solution called?

equilibrium


What is the overall charge on any atom?

An atom is neutral, and therefore has an overall charge of zero. If an atom either loses or gains electrons through a chemical reaction, or loses protons through radioactive decay, so that it then has an overall charge, it is no longer considered to be an atom but is classified as an ion.


If a business school no longer exists how can you get a copy of a diploma or transcript?

How can I get my college transcripts if my college no longer exists?


What state does the source return to after the electrical discharge in statice electricity?

The source returns to a balanced state.


Why does an atom have an overall neutral charge in regard to subatomic particles?

A proton has a charge of (+1) and an electron has a charge of (-1) and neutrons do not have a charge. In an atom there are an equal numbers of protons and electrons so the charges cancel. If there are a different number of protons and electrons, the particle is no longer an atom, but instead an ion.