Atoms are generally neutral, but they take on a charge when they gain or lose electrons.... A negatively charged atom is called an anion. An anion forms when an atom gains electrons from another atom. Atoms are generally neutral, but they take on a charge when they gain or lose electrons.... A negatively charged atom is called an anion.
The Land of Enchantment describes New Mexico's scenic beauty and its rich history. This legend was placed on New Mexico license plates in 1941. This nickname became the official State Nickname of New Mexico on April 8, 1999.
The state of Illinois has a proud heritage, reflected in its various nicknames like The Prairie State and Land of Lincoln, and the official state motto, State Sovereignty, National Union. Its official state flora and fauna include such glories of nature as the monarch butterfly, the violet, the cardinal and the white-tailed deer. But now, Illinois could undergo a rebranding that will not exactly augment that proud heritage: Illinois, the Deadbeat State. Illinois has a pile of unpaid bills higher than the Sears Tower in Chicago.