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Ion propelled rockets use the noble gas Xenon. It is used as plasma, which is the fourth state of matter. Since plasma is found everywhere on the planet, refueling is quite simple. Electric energy must be used for this, instead of chemical.
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An atom that has lost or gained electrons is an?
an ion
What a ion?
An ion is a positively or negatively charged atom or molecule.
What is the charge of a positive sodium ion?
The charge of a positive sodium ion is +1 C.
What is the result of the animated process?
a positively charged sodium ion and a negatively charged chlorine ion.
An atomic ion has 3 protons and 1 electron What is the charge of the ion?
The charge is 2+.
What are three main types of rockets that power modern spacecrafts?
The three kinds of rockets are solid fuel rockets, liquid fuel rockets, and ion powered rockets.
How can you tell if an atom is an ion?
If the number of protons and neutrons are the same, its an atom, if not its an ion
Is it possible to make space travel much faster?
Yes ... but not with chemical engines - we need ion rockets - or perhaps nuclear engines.
What type of engine is used in spacecraft?
Rockets. Usually chemical rockets, but some tests are underway with ion propulsion. (That's also a rocket, but it uses electrical forces to accelerate the exhaust mass instead of chemical reactions.)
What does the positive or negative oxidation number tell you about an ion?
It describes the ion. If it is negative it is an anion.
How will you be able to tell which ion is responsible for any catalytic action?
Mn2+ ion is responsible for the catalytic action
What does the oxidation number tell you about the ion?
It tells u how many of that ion there is for that substance or item. Have a great day.
What does the presence an-ide ending on the name of an ion tell you about that ion?
This is a binary salt.
What does the oxidation number tell you about an ion?
It tells u how many of that ion there is for that substance or item. Have a great day.
What engine is used in a rocket ship?
Chemical rockets are generally used on manned spacecraft. Ion propulsion has been used on a few unmanned spacecraft.
How do you tell if an ion is positive or negative from a diagram?
By seeing how many protons to electrons there are. More protons, the Ion is positive. More electrons, the Ion is negative.
What is the name for aluminum and nitrate ion?
You need to specify what kind of name before anyone can answer this? ALuminum is aluminum and Nitrate is a polyatomic ion.
