Isotopes & Ions

Front

Negative ions are called

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Anions

Front

When an atom loses a valence electron, it becomes a(n) _____________ ion.

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positive

Front

Positive ions form when atoms _________ valence electrons.

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lose

Front

How many protons are in this element?

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79

Front

What charge does an atom have if it LOSES an electron?

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Positive (+)

Front

When an atom LOSES an electron it is a

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cation

Front

What is the number of protons?

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16

Front

What is the number of neutrons? Options: 34, 79, 45, 35

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45

Front

What is the charge on a lithium atom that loses 1 electron? Options: +1, 0, -1, -2

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+1

Front

What is the net charge on Calcium (atomic number 20)? Options: cation +1 charge, cation +2 charge, anion -1 charge, anion -2 charge

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anion -2 charge