electroneutral
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An atom is electroneutral when it has an equal number of protons and electrons.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having no net electric charge: Describes a state where the total positive and negative electrical charges are balanced, resulting in no overall charge.
Usage
- The term is used primarily in scientific contexts, particularly chemistry and physics, to describe atoms, molecules, or systems that are electrically balanced.
- It is a technical adjective and is not commonly used in everyday language.
Examples
- Adjective:
- A stable atom is typically electroneutral.
- The solution remained electroneutral despite the addition of ions.
- In its ground state, the molecule is electroneutral.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Description: Used to specify the charge state of a chemical species in reactions or equations.
- The complex formed is electroneutral, which increases its solubility in nonpolar solvents.
Variants and Related Words
- Electroneutrality (noun): The condition or principle of having no net electric charge.
- The electroneutrality of the plasma is carefully maintained.
Synonyms
- Uncharged: Not carrying an electrical charge.
- Neutral: Having no net electric charge (in a scientific context).
Antonyms
- Charged: Carrying a net positive or negative electric charge.
- Ionic: Relating to or being an ion, which carries a charge.
An atom is electroneutral when it has an equal number of protons and electrons.
Adjective
- having no net electric charge