Ions and Isotopes

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Two atoms of the same element but with different mass numbers are called________

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isotopes

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What quantities vary between isotopes of an element?

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neutrons and atomic mass

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Which particle(s) would you most likely find INSIDE an atom's nucleus?

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Both Protons and Neutrons

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How many electrons are in an atom that has an atomic number of 34, an atomic mass of 74 and a charge of -2?

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36

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What is the charge of a Calcium (Ca) ion?

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2+

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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.

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What is the difference between cations and anions?

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Cations are positively charged ions (lost electrons), while anions are negatively charged ions (gained electrons).

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What is atomic mass?

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Atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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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, which determines the element's identity.

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How do you determine the number of neutrons in an atom?

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Subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass (rounded to the nearest whole number).