Positive Ions (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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In a neutral atom, what is true about protons and electrons?
In a neutral atom, what is true about protons and electrons?
They are equal in number
What are ions?
What are ions?
Charged particles formed from atoms
What happens when an atom loses one or more electrons?
What happens when an atom loses one or more electrons?
It becomes a positively charged ion
What happens when an atom gains one or more electrons?
What happens when an atom gains one or more electrons?
It becomes a negatively charged ion
How many electrons does a neutral helium atom have?
How many electrons does a neutral helium atom have?
Two
Why is a helium atom neutral?
Why is a helium atom neutral?
It has 2 protons and 2 electrons
A helium ion has 2 protons and 1 electron. What type of ion is it?
A helium ion has 2 protons and 1 electron. What type of ion is it?
A positive ion
A helium ion has 2 protons and 3 electrons. What type of ion is it?
A helium ion has 2 protons and 3 electrons. What type of ion is it?
A negative ion