Question 9 (5 points)
A neutral hydrogen atom has one proton and one èlectron. If you remove the electron, the leftover
sign of the charge will be positive
True
False

When you remove the negatively charged electron from a neutral hydrogen atom, you’re left with just the positively charged proton. This means the overall charge of the atom will now be positive, making the statement true! So, the hydrogen atom transforms into a positively charged ion known as a proton.

In the world of chemistry, this ionization process can be crucial. For instance, in plasma physics, positively charged ions are common and play an essential role in fusion reactions that power the stars, including our sun. Understanding how ionization occurs helps us explore how matter interacts at very high temperatures and energies!