Protons, Neutrons and Electrons

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What happens to an atom when it loses electrons?

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It becomes positive.

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How many electrons does an Iodine atom have?

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53

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How many protons are in a Neon atom?

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10

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Which particles change the charge in atoms when ions are formed?

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Electrons.

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How many protons are in Gold?

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79

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.