Sem 1 Exam Review Chemistry Part 3

Front

What is the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element?

Back

Atom

Front

What happens to the charge of an atom if it loses electrons?

Back

The charge will be positive.

Front

What is the center of the atom called?

Back

Nucleus

Front

If an atom loses 2 valence electrons, what charge will it have as an ion?

Back

+2

Front

An ion with a negative charge is called what?

Back

Anion

Front

What is the term for a positively charged ion?

Back

Cation

Front

What are the building blocks of matter?

Back

Atoms

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral (0)

Front

What subatomic particle has a positive charge?

Back

Proton

Front

What is the term for the outermost electrons of an atom?

Back

Valence electrons