2006-10-01 10:21:51 · 6 answers · asked by Mia16 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes in a neutral atom. If an atom loses or gains electrons then we call it an ion (cation or anion)
2006-10-01 10:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dimos F 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
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is the number of protons the same as the number as electrons in an element?
2015-08-15 04:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they are stable.
Elements can lose electrons (they become positively ionised) or gain electrons (they become negatively ionised)
Elements with an imbalance of electrons compared to protons are called "ions"
Typically only one or two electrons are gained or lost.
2006-10-01 10:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the atom is neutral , the number of protons & electrons are same.
2006-10-01 10:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by nini 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, when it's electrically neutral, but when the atom combines with another atom to form a compound, it gains, loses or shares electrons.
2006-10-01 10:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2013-09-26 15:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by Dawn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋