### Understanding Ion Formation**Question:**Which of the following accurately describes an ion forming?**Options:**- a. A neutral atom loses an electron to become negatively charged- b. A neutral atom gains an electron and becomes negatively charged- c. The charge can be determined by the number of neutrons and electrons- d. Protons are gained or lost to form positive or negative charge**Explanation:**Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge. Understanding how ions form is crucial for comprehending a wide range of chemical processes.- **Option a:** A neutral atom loses an electron to become negatively charged. - This statement is **incorrect**. When a neutral atom loses an electron, it actually becomes positively charged because it has more protons than electrons. - **Option b:** A neutral atom gains an electron and becomes negatively charged. - This statement is **correct**. Gaining an extra electron increases the number of electrons compared to protons, resulting in a negatively charged ion (anion). - **Option c:** The charge can be determined by the number of neutrons and electrons. - This statement is **incorrect**. The charge of an ion is determined by the imbalance between the number of protons (positive charge) and electrons (negative charge). Neutrons do not affect the charge since they are neutral. - **Option d:** Protons are gained or lost to form positive or negative charge. - This statement is **incorrect**. Ions are formed by the gain or loss of electrons, not protons. The number of protons in the nucleus remains constant in a given element.### Correct Answer:**b. A neutral atom gains an electron and becomes negatively charged.**

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Which of the following accurately describes an ion forming? a. A neutral atom loses an electron to become negatively charged O b. A neutral atom gains an electron and becomes negatively charged c. The charge can be determined by the number of neutrons and electrons d. Protons are gained or lost to form positive or negative charge

Which of the following accurately describes an ion forming? a. A neutral atom loses an electron to become negatively charged O b. A neutral atom gains an electron and becomes negatively charged c. The charge can be determined by the number of neutrons and electrons d. Protons are gained or lost to form positive or negative charge

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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