Inv. 4 and 5 Fast and Curious

Front

What is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom called?

Back

Atomic number

Front

Cations have a ______ charge because they have _____ electrons.

Back

positive, lost

Front

What is a cation's charge?

Back

positive

Front

If an atom GAINS electrons, it would be _______.

Back

larger

Front

Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called

Back

metals

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

negative

Front

What happens to the size of an atom when it loses electrons?

Back

It becomes smaller.

Front

What is the term for the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus?

Back

Mass number

Front

What are the elements called that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

Back

Metalloids

Front

What is the term for an atom that has gained or lost electrons?

Back

Ion