Ions and Isotopes

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Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are called ___________.

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Isotope

Front

Cations have what charge?

Back

+ (positive)

Front

Valence electrons means..

Back

Electrons on the outer most energy level

Front

What is the planetary model also known as?

Back

Bohr model

Front

What happened to this Magnesium atom to make it an ion?

Back

It LOST electrons.

Front

What is an anion?

Back

An ion with a negative charge, formed by gaining electrons.

Front

What is a cation?

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An ion with a positive charge, formed by losing electrons.

Front

Define isotopes in terms of neutrons.

Back

Isotopes are variants of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Front

What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which defines the element.