Ions are produced by the gain and loss of protons from the nucleus. True or false?

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Ions are produced by the gain and loss of protons from the nucleus. True or false?

2006-12-19 08:54:25 · 4 answers · asked by Jewels 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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False,

Ions are produced by the gain/loss of valence electrons (electrons in the outer shell). If electrons are gained, the ion is negative because it will have an overall negative charge. If electrons are lost, the ion is positive because it will have more protons than electrons.

2006-12-19 08:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by WxEtte 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋

False. They're produced by the gain or loss of electrons.

2006-12-19 17:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by Annette T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

False, Its electrons not protons

2006-12-19 17:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Do your own work!! To be smart you must do work on your own not ask others for help!

2006-12-19 17:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋