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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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'When an atom loses an electron what does it become?
When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion.
When atom loses energy what happens to electron?
When an atom loses energy, its electron may move to a lower energy level or be emitted from the atom altogether, depending on the amount of energy lost. This process is known as electronic transition or ionization.
When an atom loses an electron and becomes negatively charged we refer to it as?
When an atom loses an electron and becomes negatively charged we refer to it as a positive ion
What happens when a magnesium atom loses an electron?
When a magnesium atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion called magnesium ion (Mg²⁺). This ion has a full outer electron shell, making it more stable.
What happens when a sodium atom loses an electron in its outer shell?
When a sodium atom loses an electron in its outer shell, it forms a positively charged sodium ion (Na+). This process happens in order to achieve a stable electron configuration similar to that of a noble gas, which typically have a full outer shell of electrons.
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 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 an electron form its outermost shell?
It becomes a positive ion, and also connects with the atom that stoles its electron.
What happens to a hydrogen atom to make it become a H plus?
It loses an electron
'When an atom loses an electron what does it become?
When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion.
What happens when an atom loses an electron in its outer most shell?
it becomes a positive ion
What happens when an atom loses a electron from its outermost shell?
It becomes possitively charged.It is oxidized.
What happens when a sodium atom loses an electron in its outer energy?
It becomes a positive ion.
When atom loses energy what happens to electron?
When an atom loses energy, its electron may move to a lower energy level or be emitted from the atom altogether, depending on the amount of energy lost. This process is known as electronic transition or ionization.
When a atom loses a electron What is the atoms charge?
When an atom loses an electron it becomes a positively charged ion.
