An atom that has fewer neurons than protons and more electrons than protons is a (n)

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Augustus Rocha

Chemistry

1 April, 16:19

An atom that has fewer neurons than protons and more electrons than protons is a (n)

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Davis Munoz · Answer 1

If it has a net charge, (more or less electrons than protons) it is an ion. If it has more electrons than protons it has a net negative charge and is known as an anion. If it has fewer electrons than protons it has a net positive charge and is known as a cation.