When an atom loses or gains an electron, it is called an ion. The atom that loses an electron becomes a positive ion. The atom that gains an electron becomes a negative ion. A positive and negative ...

News Release 31-Dec-2023 USTC develops amorphous chloride solid electrolytes with high Li-ion conductivity Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Science and Technology of China image: ...

American Chemical Society: Chemistry for Life.A sodium and chlorine atom are near each other. An electron from each atom feels the attraction from the other atom's nucleus. The attraction by chlorine ...