Ions

Front

What is the central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are located?

Back

Nucleus

Front

When an element is neutral and electrons = protons, what is it considered?

Back

An atom, not an ion.

Front

What are ions?

Back

Atoms with a positive or negative charge.

Front

What are the positive particles of an atom called?

Back

Protons.

Front

How many protons does an atom with atomic number 6 have?

Back

6.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative.

Front

What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

Back

It becomes a positively charged ion (cation).

Front

What happens to an atom when it gains an electron?

Back

It becomes a negatively charged ion (anion).

Front

What is the term for an atom that has a net charge due to the loss or gain of electrons?

Back

Ion.