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An atom contains an equal amount of positively charged particles (protons) and negatively charged particles (electrons). If a atom gains or loses electrons it then gains a charge and is no longer known as an atom; it becomes an ion.

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Is an electron the overall charge of an atom?

No.. The overall charge of an atom is neutron because it's balanced :)


Electrical factor of a part of the atom?

The electrical factor of an atom is determined by the number of protons in its nucleus, which defines its atomic number. The protons carry a positive charge, which is balanced by an equal number of negatively charged electrons in a stable atom. This balance between positive protons and negative electrons gives the atom its overall neutral charge.


Where do charges come from?

Charges come from the imbalance of protons and electrons in an atom. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and when these charges are not balanced in an atom, it becomes charged. This imbalance can result from the gain or loss of electrons in a process known as ionization.


How is it possible for an atom to have no charge even though it is made up of protons neutrons and electrons?

An atom can have no charge when the number of protons (positively charged) is equal to the number of electrons (negatively charged), resulting in a balanced charge overall. This balance of positive and negative charges within the atom leads to a net neutral charge.


The number of protons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of what?

In a electrically neutral atom, the number of positive charges in the atom's nucleus (with one charge being held on each proton in the nucleus), is balanced out by the number of negative charges present in the electron cloud round the nucleus (with one charge being held on each electron in the cloud). This means that in a neutral atom the number of Protons = the number of Electrons.

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Is an electron the overall charge of an atom?

No.. The overall charge of an atom is neutron because it's balanced :)


What atom doesn't carry a charge?

Carrying charge means it is an ION, not an atom


What is the charge Cu3N?

The charge of Cu3N is 0, as the compound has a neutral overall charge. Each copper atom has a +1 charge, and each nitrogen atom has a -3 charge, leading to a balanced compound with no net charge.


What is the charge of an unbonded atom?

An unbonded atom has a neutral charge, meaning it has an equal number of protons and electrons. The positive charge of the protons is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in a net charge of zero.


Why are a neutral atoms positive and negative charges balanced?

Neutral atoms have an equal number of protons and electrons. Protons carry a positive charge, while electrons carry a negative charge. The positive charge of the protons is balanced out by the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in an overall neutral charge for the atom.


If this atom has a balanced charge how many protons would you expect to find in this atom?

If an atom has a balanced charge, it means that the number of protons equals the number of electrons. So, you would expect to find the same number of protons as the atomic number of the element.


In the atom which is usually electrically neutral?

The atom is usually electrically neutral because the number of protons, which carry a positive charge, is equal to the number of electrons, which carry a negative charge. The positive charge from the protons is balanced out by the negative charge from the electrons, resulting in an overall neutral charge for the atom.


19 electrons what is the atom's electrical charge?

If you don't specify what element you are talking about, we have no way of knowing the charge of an atom with 19 electrons.


Does an atom have electirc charge?

An atom does not have an overall electrical charge, because the positive charges in the nucleus are balanced by the negative charges in the electron cloud around the nucleus. When an atom loses or gains an electron, it is called an "ion".


What charge is on acceptor atom?

If I understand it right, an acceptor atom is that one which accepts the electrons, then it has positive charge and thus it is able to attract the negatively charged electrons.


What is the oxidation state of an individual phosphorus atom in PO33 and minus?

In PO3^3-, the oxidation state of the phosphorus atom is +3. Each oxygen contributes -2 charge, so 3 oxygens would contribute a total charge of -6, which is balanced by the +3 charge of the phosphorus atom. In PO3^3-, the oxidation state of the phosphorus atom is +5. Each oxygen contributes -2 charge, so 3 oxygens contribute a total charge of -6. This is balanced by the +3 charge of the phosphorus atom, resulting in an oxidation state of +5.


What makes a element balanced?

An element is considered balanced when it has an equal number of protons and electrons, which results in a neutral charge. This balance ensures the stability of the atom. Balancing the number of neutrons in an atom is also important for stability, but this doesn't affect the charge of the atom.