Unit 1, Flashcard 1 (Atoms, Ions, & Isotopes)

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is a neutron?

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A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge.

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net charge.

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What is an isotope?

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Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different mass numbers.

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What charge does an atom have when it loses electrons?

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Positive charge.

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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 the mass number?

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

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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 mass number.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion, formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.