Ions and Isotopes

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Which particles are NOT inside the nucleus of atoms?

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Electrons are not inside the nucleus of atoms; they orbit around the nucleus.

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What charge do protons carry?

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Protons carry a positive charge.

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What type of bond forms when atoms share electrons?

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Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons.

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What is the planetary model of the atom also known as?

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The planetary model is also known as the Bohr model.

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine [Cl] have?

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Chlorine [Cl] has 7 valence electrons.

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What are isotopes?

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Isotopes are variants of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the charge of neutrons?

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Neutrons have no charge; they are neutral.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.