Part of Combined Science Bonding, structure and the properties of matter The outer shells of non-metal atoms gain electrons when they form ions: the ions formed are negative, because they have more ...

the metal atoms lose electrons to form positively charged ions the non-metal atoms gain electrons to form negatively charged ions Learn more on ionic bonding in this podcast. Listen to the full series ...

A member of an important class of ion channel proteins can transiently rearrange itself into a larger structure with dramatically altered properties, according to a new study. The discovery is a ...

The transport of ions is essential to maintain electrophysiological balance on either side of the membrane, called osmotic balance, which is needed for signals to be transduced from their chemical ...

A member of an important class of ion channel proteins can transiently rearrange itself into a larger structure with dramatically altered properties, according to a study led by researchers at Weill ...

The safe long term disposal of high level nuclear waste from reprocessing has proven to be problematic worldwide with few countries having a long term strategy. This may be due to a range of reasons, ...

Researchers have discovered the most precise way to control individual ions using holographic optical engineering technology. Researchers have discovered the most precise way to control individual ...

Rechargeable, room-temperature stable battery possible using rare earth-based battery electrolyte harnessing hydride ions: Nature paper.

Sodium-ion batteries that undergo scandium doping, which was shown to significantly improve their stability, could become the ...