Please help me out and explain it (idiot proof explanations pleas.)
2007-03-05 12:38:05 · 6 answers · asked by Jenn 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It's neutral.
Protons are positive. Electrons are negative.
When the positives equal the negatives, there's no charge.
2007-03-05 12:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutral. Normally, the number of electrons will equal the number of protons. If the atom picks up an extra electron, it will be negatively charged. If it should lose an electron, it will have a net positive charge.
2007-03-05 20:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's neutral. You only get a positive charge when the number of protons is more than the number of electrons. And you only get a negative charge when the number of electrons is more than the number of protons. When protons and electrons are equal, the atom is neutral.
2007-03-05 21:03:07 · answer #3 · answered by kweenie97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a neutral atom.
With one electron extra or one missing, it is an 'Ion'.
2007-03-05 20:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neutral!!! they cancell each other out b/c protons are + and electrons are -!!
2007-03-05 20:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by foxy14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see you have got you homework help. I second that answer.
2007-03-05 20:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋