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Are ions effected by electrical charge? If a positivly charged ion was placed near a postivley charged plate, would the ion be repelled?
Chemical charge refers to the electric charge carried by atoms or molecules due to an imbalance of protons and electrons. This charge can be positive, negative, or neutral. Electrical charge, on the other hand, is the fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electric field. Chemical charge and electrical charge are related because they both involve the movement of charged particles, but they are not exactly the same thing.
Yes, chemical reactions can produce electrical charge. For example, batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy by using a chemical reaction to create an electrical current. Additionally, in certain conditions, chemical substances can ionize and produce charged particles that can create an electrical charge.
No, the charge of an atom is not necessarily the same as its chemical charge. An atom's charge is determined by the number of protons and electrons it contains, while its chemical charge is determined by the imbalance of protons and electrons. This means that an atom can have a neutral charge (equal number of protons and electrons) but still have a chemical charge if the electrons are not evenly distributed.
Chemical charge can affect the properties of a substance in various ways. For example, substances with opposite chemical charges can attract each other, while those with the same charge can repel each other. This can affect the solubility, stability, and reactivity of substances. Additionally, chemical charge can also affect the boiling and melting points of substances, as well as their ability to conduct electricity.
Yes, there is a difference between positive chemical charge and positive electrical charge. Positive chemical charge refers to an imbalance of protons and electrons in a molecule, while positive electrical charge refers to the presence of excess positive ions in a material. These charges are related, but they are not interchangeable and can have different effects on the properties of a substance.