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An positive ion (cation) is formed by removing electron(s) from an atom or group of atoms.
Only metals form positive ions - this ability (to lose electrons) is intrinsic to the nature of metals.
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∙ 13y agoYou lose an electron.
A joke to remember it "two ions were walking down the street. The first ion said, 'I've lost an electron', the second asked 'are you sure?' the first said 'yeah I'm positive' .
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∙ 14y agoPositive ions or cations form by losing one or more electrons in an ionic bond.
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∙ 14y agoA positive ion forms by losing it's electrons.
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∙ 13y agoWhen I SAY IT IS BITCH!
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∙ 14y agoBy losing one or more electrons
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Is potasium nitrate ionic or covalent?
Potassium nitrate is ionic because the "nitrate" is an ion. Nitrate produces a NO3- ion (negitive ion) and the Potassium produces the K+ (positive ion). Thus the ionic designation.Enjoy
What is the ion formed by chlorine called?
The ion formed by chlorine is the "chloride" ion
When bromine atom gains one electron?
a bromide ion is formed, the ion formed has a -1 charge, and the ion formed is an anion
Does the atomic number changes when an ion is formed?
No, the atomic number does not change when an ion is formed. The number of protons does not change when an ion is formed, so the atomic mass would not change.
What ion is formed when a hydrogen ion combines with water molecule?
The hydronium ion which is written chemically as H3O+ will be formed when the water and the hydrogen ion combine. The ability of water to attract the hydrogen ion is what will lead to the formation of the hydronium ion.
What charge will an ion have if it gains 1 electron?
Its charge will then be (whatever it was before) - 1
Is potasium nitrate ionic or covalent?
Potassium nitrate is ionic because the "nitrate" is an ion. Nitrate produces a NO3- ion (negitive ion) and the Potassium produces the K+ (positive ion). Thus the ionic designation.Enjoy
What is the ion formed by chlorine called?
The ion formed by chlorine is the "chloride" ion
Atom that loses electons is a ion?
Well im not great at science but i know that a atom which gains or loses an electron will gain a negitive/positive charge and become an ion
What ion is formed when hydrogen ion combines with water molecule?
Hydroxonium H3O+ ion is formed.
When bromine atom gains one electron?
a bromide ion is formed, the ion formed has a -1 charge, and the ion formed is an anion
What charge will the ion formed by sodium?
+1 Na+ ion is formed
what is the ion formed of fluorine?
Fluoride Ion
What is the rule for adding integers with like signs?
positive + positive = positive negitive + negitive = positive negitive + positive = negitive
What ion is formed in water?
A hydrogen ion (H+)
Does the atomic number changes when an ion is formed?
No, the atomic number does not change when an ion is formed. The number of protons does not change when an ion is formed, so the atomic mass would not change.
What ion is formed when a hydrogen ion combines with water molecule?
The hydronium ion which is written chemically as H3O+ will be formed when the water and the hydrogen ion combine. The ability of water to attract the hydrogen ion is what will lead to the formation of the hydronium ion.
