2006-10-19 16:38:28 · 12 answers · asked by Julia Z 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
it depends. If the electronic structure of the atom is 2.8.9 and it loses one atom on it outermost shell, it comes 2.8.8 and thus becoming stable.
2006-10-19 16:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is basically no change in the ATOM. The Atom may loose hundreds of electrons but because the cycle of electricity is never ending, the atom consistently recharges. Where will the electron go? Who knows unless it is a controlled experiment, otherwise it may go to your sweater, the carpet, my pet cat lucky, it can and will virtually go anywhere, again, the Atom has not changed at all. I hope this helps.
2006-10-19 17:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by KEN C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atom: I've lost an electron!
Atom's friend: Are you sure?
Atom: I'm positive!
2006-10-19 16:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by amy02 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
if the atom loses it electron it becomes positive if you want extra information mail me at sam.mohit_1993@yahoo.com
2006-10-19 16:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by sam m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rogue it will steal an atom from another electron. thats how a nuke works
2006-10-19 16:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a positively charged ion
2006-10-19 17:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it becomes a cation or positively charged ion
2006-10-19 16:45:49 · answer #7 · answered by saga_child 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cation, postive charge
2006-10-19 16:49:05 · answer #8 · answered by renee t 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An ion, I believe.
2006-10-19 16:49:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ion.. when it loses a neutron it's an isotope
2006-10-19 16:43:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋