Atomic Structure and Ions

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What is an ion?

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A Charged Atom

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An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

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Negative

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to achieve a full outer energy level.

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Octet Rule

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The outer most electrons of an atom are called?

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Valence Electrons

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The neutral subatomic particles located in the nucleus of an atom are called?

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Neutrons

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What are protons?

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Positively charged subatomic particles found in 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, which determines the element.

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What is an electron?

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A negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the mass number?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses electrons.