Chemistry Concepts

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If sodium loses an electron, it becomes

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positively charged

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Iron gains three electrons and has a 3- charge.

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Iron ion has a negative charge.

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An atom that gains or loses an electron is called an ion.

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Ions can be positively or negatively charged.

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An atom with different numbers of neutrons is called an isotope.

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Isotopes have the same number of protons.

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Aluminum has 13 protons.

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Aluminum is element number 13.

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Iodine has 74 neutrons (based on iodine-127).

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Iodine-127 is a stable isotope.

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Neon has 10 electrons.

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Neon is a noble gas.

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Chlorine has 18 neutrons (based on chlorine-35).

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Chlorine-35 is a stable isotope.

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Elements are distinguished by the number of protons in their nuclei.

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The atomic number defines the element.

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The first energy level can hold 2 electrons.

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This is the maximum capacity of the first shell.