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What does the roman numeral mean in iron sulfate?
The roman numeral indicates the number of electrons iron lost because its a metal it always wants to lose electrons thus making it a cation. Ex. iron (II) ---> Fe^+2
The difference between a positive and a negative charged atom?
First, if it is charged it is called an 'ion' and if it is positively charged it has lost one or more electrons from its outer parts and if it is negatively charged it has captured one or more electrons into its outer parts - as compared with its ground state which is when it has the same number of negative electrons in its outer parts as there are positively charged protons in its center and is therefore electrically neutral. all atoms are neutral, they have the same number of negatively charged electrons as they have positively charged protons (which is equal to the atomic number of that atom). metals can lose all of their valence electrons to get a complete outer orbital electron configuration, to form positively charged cations (+1, +2, and +3). They lose negatively charged electrons so they end up positive. ions are not atoms, they are atoms that have lost electrons or non-metals can gain electrons to fill their valence orbitals (becoming -1, -2, or -3). these nonmetals with extra electrons are anions, but anions are not atoms, they are atoms with extra electrons.
Typically atoms gain or lose electrons to achieve what?
Stable I think.
What is the maximum and minimum oxidation number of arsenic?
Arsenic is in group 15, it can lose 5 valence electrons or gain 3 valence electrons to achieve the octet. Its minimum oxidation state we can predict as being -3, and its maximum as +5
What is 1.6 in a fraction form?
1.6 is a fraction. It is a fraction in decimal form rather than in the form of a ratio. However, that does not stop it being a fraction. Its rational equivalent is 16/10 which can be simplified. But simplification will mean that you lose information about the precision of the fraction.
What does a metal atom need to do in oreder to form a cation?
lose 1 or more electrons
How does a cation form?
A cation forms when an atom loses one or more electrons, resulting in a positively charged ion. This loss of electrons leaves the atom with more protons than electrons, creating an overall positive charge.
Does beryllium's gains or losses ion?
Beryllium tends to lose two electrons to form a 2+ cation.
Hat are charged particles the form when atoms gain or lose electrons?
Charged particles that form when atoms gain or lose electrons are called ions. When an atom gains electrons, it becomes a negatively charged ion (anion). When an atom loses electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion (cation).
How is cation is form?
A cation is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, resulting in a positively charged ion. This loss of electrons leaves the atom with a net positive charge, as it now has more protons than electrons. Cations are typically formed by metals.
Will radium share lose or gain electrons?
Radium will lose its 2 outer electrons to form a stable 2+ cation.
How does an ion become a cation?
An ion becomes a cation when it loses one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge. This loss of electrons creates an imbalance between the number of protons and electrons in the ion, causing it to become positively charged.
What is formed when atoms lose electrons?
A cation, which is a positively charged ion, is formed when an atom loses electrons.
How is a positive charge formed?
When an atom lose electrons become a cation (positively charged).
Cations form when an atom gains electrons?
This statement is incorrect. Cations form when an atom loses electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.
How many electrons can aluminum?
Aluminium lose 3 electrons and form the cation Al3+.
What is a cation and is it on the periodic table?
cation is positively charged ion. metals lose electrons to form cations.
