Ions and Isotopes

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What is the chemical formula for silver fluoride?

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AgF

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How many neutrons are in an atom of carbon-14?

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8

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What are the names of the horizontal rows on the periodic table?

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The periods

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What is the definition of an isotope?

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Atoms of an element with different numbers of neutrons.

Front

What do isotopes of carbon have in common?

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They have the same atomic number and number of electrons.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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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 the mass number of an atom?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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What is the significance of isotopes in medicine?

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Isotopes are used in medical imaging and treatment.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.