Chem 4- Electrons
Wendy Riggs・2 minutes read
Electrons determine the charge of an atom by orbiting the nucleus, while changing protons alters the element. Ions, formed by adding or subtracting electrons, play a crucial role in physiological functions and chemical bonding.
Insights
- The charge of an atom is determined by the balance of positive protons in the nucleus and negative electrons orbiting it, with changing the number of protons altering the charge and element, while changing electrons only affects the charge.
- Ions play a crucial role in physiological functions, particularly in the nervous system, by facilitating electrical impulses, emphasizing the significance of electron behavior in creating these charged particles essential for various biological processes.
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Recent questions
What are electrons?
Negatively charged particles orbiting an atom's nucleus.
How do ions form?
Adding or subtracting electrons alters an atom's charge.
What is the role of electrons in chemical bonds?
Essential for atoms to share electrons and form molecules.
How do electrons affect the charge of an atom?
Changing the number of electrons alters the atom's charge.
What are the different types of chemical bonds?
Covalent, ionic, and polar covalent bonds.
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"Electrons, Ions, and Chemical Bonds Explained"
- Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.
- The charge of an atom is determined by the balance of positive protons in the nucleus and negative electrons orbiting it.
- Changing the number of protons alters the charge and element of an atom, while changing electrons only affects the charge.
- Adding electrons creates a negative ion, subtracting them results in a positive ion.
- Ions are crucial in physiological functions, especially in the nervous system where they facilitate electrical impulses.
- Electrons are essential for chemical bonds, where atoms share electrons to form molecules.
- Chemical bonds can be covalent (equal sharing), ionic (one atom takes all electrons), or polar covalent (unequal sharing).
