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) hat will be the charge on an atom, if it gains an electron?

Answer 1

(a) Total charge = +1-1=0

(b) If an atom loses an electron, then the charge on the atom is +1.

(c) The charge on an atom if it gains an electron is -1.