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if an atom gains or loses electrons, it is no longer has an equal number of electrons and protons. Because the charges do not cancel completely, the atom has a net electric charge.
Zackery Schumm
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Negative ions form when atoms-blank-valence electrons?
Negative ions form when atoms GAIN valence electrons.
When atoms lose or gain electrons they from?
When atoms lose or gain electrons, they form ions. These are charged particles.
Can atoms lose or gain atoms to form elements?
No. Atoms of an element lose or gain electrons to form ions.
How do positive and negative ions forms?
Atoms gain electrons to form negatively charged anions. Atoms lose electrons to form positively charged cations.
Atoms that gain electrons?
they are ions
Does N and Br gain or lose electron?
Nitrogen atoms gain 3 electrons and form the nitride ion, N3-. Nitrogen atoms also form covalent bonds where they share 3 electrons and do not become ions. Bromine atoms gain 1 electron and form the bromide ion, Br-. Bromine atoms also form covalent bonds when they share 1 electron and do not become ions.
What happens when electrons gain its charge?
Electrons always have their charge, when atoms gain electrons, they become ions.
How are ions joined to form ionic compound?
ions are formed by the transfer of electrons. Cations are formed when atoms lose electrons, anions are formed when atoms gain electrons. Ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between the oppositely charged ions.
Do isolated atoms form ions spontaneously?
No, the atom would have to be in an environment where it could gain or loose electrons.
Atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions?
They can do both to form ions. An ion simply means that there is an uneven distribution of charge, so it can be positive or negative.
Atoms that have an electrical charge due to a gain or loss of electrons are called what?
Ions. Cations have lost electrons and have a positive charge. Anions have gained electrons and have a negative charge.
How do atoms of metallic elements generally form ions?
Metals have a low number of valence electrons, so it is favorable for metals to lose electrons to form positive metallic ions and gain a complete v.e. shell.
