Atomic Structure and Ions

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The negatively charged subatomic particles that are located in energy levels around the nucleus

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Electrons

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A substance made up of only one kind of atom.

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Element

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Positively charged subatomic particles located in the nucleus of an atom

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Protons

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An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

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Positive

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The smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still be the same substance.

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Atom

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The center of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

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Nucleus

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Subatomic particles with no charge found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Neutrons

Front

The overall charge of an atom is determined by the balance of which two particles?

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Protons and Electrons

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What is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons?

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Ion

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A positively charged ion is called a _______.

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Cation