Positive Ions (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What makes an atom generally neutral?
What makes an atom generally neutral?
Same number of protons and electrons
What are ions?
What are ions?
Charged particles formed by 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 helium atom have orbiting its nucleus?
How many electrons does a helium atom have orbiting its nucleus?
Two electrons
Why is a helium atom neutral?
Why is a helium atom neutral?
It has 2 positive protons & 2 negative e⁻
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