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If an atom gains an electron, it becomes an anion, which is negative. Anions are larger than the original atom because of the added electrons.
N + electron(-) --> N(-)
If an atom loses an electron, it becomes a cation and positively charged. Cations are smaller than the original atom because of the lost electrons. N(2+) = cation
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoWhen an atom loses an electron, it is considered a positively charged ion, also called an anion not a cation. No actually it is called a cation.
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∙ 12y agoIf an atom it loses an electron it becomes a positively charged ion in a more oxidised state of that particular element.
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∙ 14y agoIt becomes a positively charged ion.
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∙ 14y agoIt becomes a positive ion
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What happens when an atom loses n electron?
If the atom was not a negative ion prior to losing an electron, it becomes a positive ion.
When atom loses energy what happens to electron?
when an atom loses an energy , it loses a electron, so what exactly happens to an electron. when you are looking at the periodic tabel they are numbered in groups called group family 1-18 .for an example for what happens to an atom when it losses an electron .when a electron has a nuber lower that 4 it wants to reach at 0 electrtons and when a atom has higher than 6 elctrons it wants to reach at 8 elcrtons . when a atom losses a electron it gives it to another atom that has lower than 4 electrons who is trying to reach at 8
What happens when a sodium atom loses an electron in its outer shell?
It becomes positive.
What happens when a magnesium atom loses an electron?
It becomes a positively charged Magnesium ion.
What happens when a sodium atom loses an electron in its outer energy she?
It becomes a positive ion.
What happens when an atom loses an electron to another atom?
The atom that gains electron becomes an anion. The atom that loses electron becomes a cation.
What happens to an atom when it looses and electron?
When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a cation and has a positive charge.
What do you think happens to the size of the electron when it loses and electron?
The ATOM decreases in size when it loses an electron and increases when electrons are added.
What happens if atom loses electron?
When an atom loses electrons it becomes ionized and more positive a charge. Losing an electron can cause this atom to react with other atoms.
What happens when a atom loses an electron?
Forms an ion. e.g if chlorine loses an electron it will go form Cl2 ---> cl2+
What happens when an loses an electron?
When an atom loses an electron it becomes a positively charged ion (cation). it becomes a positive ion
What happens when an atom loses n electron?
If the atom was not a negative ion prior to losing an electron, it becomes a positive ion.
When atom loses energy what happens to electron?
when an atom loses an energy , it loses a electron, so what exactly happens to an electron. when you are looking at the periodic tabel they are numbered in groups called group family 1-18 .for an example for what happens to an atom when it losses an electron .when a electron has a nuber lower that 4 it wants to reach at 0 electrtons and when a atom has higher than 6 elctrons it wants to reach at 8 elcrtons . when a atom losses a electron it gives it to another atom that has lower than 4 electrons who is trying to reach at 8
What happens when an atom loses an electron form its outermost shell?
It becomes a positive ion, and also connects with the atom that stoles its electron.
What happens when a sodium atom loses an electron in its outer shell?
It becomes positive.
What happens to a hydrogen atom to make it become a H plus?
It loses an electron
What happens to the size of a sodium atom when it loses an electron?
Any modification occur.
