Question

Science Application: An atom consists of charged particles called

electrons and protons. Each proton has a charge of +1 and each

electron has a charge of –1. Remember number of electrons is equal

to number of protons, while answering these questions:

(a) What is the charge on an atom?

(b) What will be the charge on an atom if it loses an electron?

(c) What will be the charge on an atom if it gains an electron?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a: plus or minus

b: positive + charge

c: negative minus charge

Answer 2

Answer:

(a)An atom consists of a positively charged nucleus, surrounded by one or more negatively charged particles called electrons. The positive charges equal the negative charges, so the atom has no overall charge; it is electrically neutral

(b)charge on an atom if it loses an electron is 1.6*10^10-10

(c)the charge on an atom if it gains an electron is 1.6*10^10-10