EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -An ion is an atom or molecule which has lost or gained one or more electrons, and carries a net electric charge. If the result is an atom with more electrons than protons, the ion is negatively charged. If there are fewer electrons than protons the ion is positively charged.

Detailed explanation-2: -If there are more electrons than protons, then the net charge on the object is negative. If there are equal numbers of protons and electrons, then the object is electrically neutral.

Detailed explanation-3: -Electrons have an electric charge of −1, which is equal but opposite to the charge of a proton, which is +1.

Detailed explanation-4: -Electrons are a type of subatomic particle with a negative charge. Protons are a type of subatomic particle with a positive charge. Protons are bound together in an atom’s nucleus as a result of the strong nuclear force. Neutrons are a type of subatomic particle with no charge (they are neutral).

Detailed explanation-5: -Materials with an excess of electrons are negatively charged. Those with a deficiency of electrons are positively charged.