It can be positive or negative depending on if the atom loses or gains an electron. If it gains an electron it becomes negative and if it loses an electron it becomes positive.
when that particular positive ion gains electrons equal to the charge on it,it becomes neutral....!!
By losing an electron
We are working on this in Physical Science class. A negative ion is larger then its parent atom. A positive ion is smaller then its parent atom. =]
A neutral atom differs in charge from a positive or negative ion.
it will become a negative ion due to the negative charge of electron
A neutral atom that subsequently gains or loses one [or more] electrons is called an ion. If it gains an electron [or electrons] it will have a negative charge. If it loses an electron [or electrons] it will have a positive charge.
The neutral atom become an ion (cation) with the charge +1.
When the neutral atom of sodium lose an electron become the cation Na+.
We are working on this in Physical Science class. A negative ion is larger then its parent atom. A positive ion is smaller then its parent atom. =]
the positive and negative energy is no longer in balance causing the atom to become an ion+ or an ion-
When a neutral atom loses one or more electrons, the atom becomes a positive ion.
The neutral hydrogen atom is neutral; the ion (H+) is positive.
No.... an atom is not an ion.... ions have a positive or negative charge... Atoms are neutral
Helium is a neutral atom that has several isotopes and can become an ion.
When an atom loses a negative charge, when it loses an electron, it becomes a positive ion.
the positive and negative energy is no longer in balance causing the atom to become an ion+ or an ion-
To become more stable: positive+negative=neutral. Neutral is more stable than positive and/or negative.
This is by gaining (-) or losing (+) electrons
A neutral atom differs in charge from a positive or negative ion.