why do positive ions and negative ions form?

Neutral atoms form + ions when they lose one or more electrons.

Neutral atoms form - ions when they gain one or more electrons.

I need help to complete and balance the following acid/base neutralization reaction.

H2SO4(aq)+Na2SO3(aq)

Thanks!

What is the balanced reaction between HBr and NH3

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H2SO4 + Na2SO3 ==> H2SO3 + Na2SO4

It isn't a very good example of an acid/base reaction. I would prefer to see it called a double replacement or double displacement reaction.

Positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anions) form due to the transfer or sharing of electrons between atoms.

Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge, and electrons have a negative charge. In an atom, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons, resulting in a neutral charge.

When an atom gains or loses one or more electrons, the balance between the positive protons and negative electrons is disrupted, creating an ion.

Positive ions are formed when an atom loses one or more electrons. For example, if an atom loses an electron, it will have more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

Negative ions are formed when an atom gains one or more electrons. For example, if an atom gains an electron, it will have more electrons than protons, resulting in a net negative charge.

The formation of positive and negative ions occurs primarily through ionic bonding, which occurs between atoms with significantly different electronegativity. During ionic bonding, one atom donates electrons to another atom, creating ions with opposite charges. These charges attract each other, creating an electrostatic force that holds the ions together in a stable ionic compound.

It is important to note that positive and negative ions do not exist as individual entities in isolation but rather as part of compounds or ionic substances.