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.
There are eighteen official symbols of the U.S. state of Minnesota, as designated by the Minnesota Legislature. The first named symbol is the state's motto, L'Ãtoile du Nord â French for Star of the North. It was selected in 1861, shortly after Minnesota achieved statehood, by the first governor, Henry Sibley, as a reflection of Minnesota's location in the Northern United States. That same year, the state seal was appointed.