celeg343 celeg343
  • 04-04-2017
  • Chemistry
contestada

A loss of electrons by an atom creates an anion?
true or false

Respuesta :

Аноним Аноним
  • 04-04-2017
That is false.

An ion is "an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons."

But in detail anion means gaining of electrons.

So, a gain of electrons by an atom creates an anion.
Answer Link
5921002158
5921002158 5921002158
  • 04-04-2017
False, a loss of electrons would make the atom positive, it will become a Cation. 
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

ratio equivalent to 15/4
A grocer is selling bagged pecans. She bought the bags in bulk for $5 each. She is reselling the bags at a 10% markup. Fill in the blanks to show the selling pr
Whoever answers I’ll mark brainliest
What is the value of x
A rectangular field is four times as long as it is wide. If the perimeter of the field is 520 yards, what are the field's dimensions?
which statement best shows how primary structure relates to protein function?
What is a good hook intro for a memoir project that is about not giving up?
WILL MARK BRAINLIEST Match the following terms with their descriptions
Acceleration = 10m/s^2, Force = 125N, find the mass.
please help me anyone