Atoms Intro

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What is an atom?

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The smallest piece of matter.

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What is the basic building block of all matter?

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An atom.

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In a regular atom, what is true about protons and electrons?

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Protons = Electrons.

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What happens to an atom when it gains or loses an electron?

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It becomes a charged atom called an ion.

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What is atomic mass?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

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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 charge of an ion?

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An ion can be positively or negatively charged.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.