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An ION is an atom that has lost or gained electrons. Thereby becoming a charged species.
Once an atom becomes a charged species it is NO longer an atom but an ION .
e.g. Sodium atom, symbol ' Na '. has 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 11 electrons.
When it loses (ionises) an electron it becomes a sodium ion.
So sodium now has 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons .
11 protons (11+) and 10 electrons (10-). Doing a little sum
11+ 10- = 1(+) Hence the charge on the sodium ion is'+1' . Symbolically, shown as ' Na^(+) ' . and is named a sodium CATION.
Similarly
Chlorine atom, symbol ' Cl '. has 17 protons, 18 neutrons, and 17 electrons.
When it has electron affinity it gains an electron it becomes a chloride ion.
So chlorine now has 17 protons, 18 neutrons, and 18 electrons .
17 protons (17+) and 18 electrons (18-). Doing a little sum
17+ 18- = 1(-) Hence the charge on the chloride ion is'-1' . Symbolically, shown as ' Cl^(-) ' . and is named a chloride ANION.
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An atom that has lost or gained electrons is an?
an ion
What is the radius of the ion's path in the magnetic field?
The radius of the ion's path in the magnetic field is determined by the ion's charge, speed, and the strength of the magnetic field.
Electric potential energy of an ion?
The electric potential energy of an ion is the energy stored in the electric field surrounding the ion due to its charge. It is directly proportional to the ion's charge and the electric potential at the location of the ion. This energy can be calculated using the formula: U = qV, where U is the electric potential energy, q is the charge of the ion, and V is the electric potential at that point.
How many neutrons does an mg2 ion have?
An Mg2+ ion is a magnesium ion that has a charge of +2, meaning it has lost 2 electrons. The number of neutrons in an Mg2+ ion is the same as in a regular magnesium atom, which is 12 neutrons.
Sodium forms an ion with a charge of what?
Sodium ions have a charge of 1+
Words ending with etion?
Discretion, Excretion, Accretion, Secretion, Bet ion, Get ion, Jet ion, Let ion, Met ion, Net ion, Pet ion, Set ion, Skeet ion, Vet ion, Wet ion.
What is the ion charge of an NH ion?
The ion charge of an NH4 ion is 1.
What is the correct name for N3- ion?
Nitride Ion.
What is a cation barium ion Chloride ion nitrate ionor chormate ion?
A cation is a positively charged ion. Barium ion is Ba^2+, chloride ion is Cl^-, nitrate ion is NO3^-, and chromate ion is CrO4^2-.
What is correct name for cesium ion?
The correct name for the cesium ion is "cesium ion" or "Cs+ ion".
What is the name for PH2O4 ion?
It is H2PO4- ion which is called Di-Hydrogen-Phosphate ion.
What is a cation barium ion clhorid ion nitrate ion or chromite ion?
barium ion is a cation. rest listed are anions.
What is positive ion and negative ion in NACl?
Na is positive ion,Cl is negative ion
What is the chemical formula for sulfate ion and a Potassium ion?
The potassium ion is K+ and the sulfate ion is SO42-
What is the formula for the polyatomic ion in (NH4)2s?
The polyatomic ion is the ammonium ion, NH4^+
Arrange the following in order increasing ionic radius potassium ion sulfide ion chloride ion calcium ion?
The correct order from smallest to largest ionic radius is chloride ion < sulfide ion < potassium ion < calcium ion.
what are monoatomic ions?
Monatomic cations with a single possible charge. H+ = hydrogen ion Mg2+ = magnesium ion Al3+ = aluminum ion. Li+ = lithium ion Ca2+ = calcium ion. Na+ = sodium ion Sr2+ = strontium ion. K+ = potassium ion Ba2+ = barium ion.
