Ions and Isotopes

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Negative ions are called

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Anions

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Positive ions are called

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Cations

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In an ionic bond, one or more electrons are?

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Transferred (gained or lost)

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What is the definition of isotope?

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Atoms of an element with different numbers of neutrons than protons.

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

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Positive (+)

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What are ions?

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Atoms or molecules that have a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative (-) charge.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive (+) charge.

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How do isotopes of an element differ?

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They have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the role of electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred between atoms to form ions.