Unit 3 Review Game

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What does the octet rule state?

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Atoms are more stable when they have a full outer shell.

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What is a cation?

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An ion with a positive charge.

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What charge do neutrons have?

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Neutral (0).

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What is the lowest energy state of an atom called?

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Ground state.

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What is an ion?

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An atom that has gained or lost electrons.

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What are the three subatomic particles?

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What charge do protons have?

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Positive (+).

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What charge do electrons have?

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Negative (-).

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What is an isotope?

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Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.