Atomic Structure, Isotopes and Ions

Front

Isotopes are atoms of the same element that differ in their number of ______________.

Back

Neutrons

Front

Which letter represents an electron?

Back

C

Front

What is a positive ion called?

Back

Cation

Front

Which subatomic particles have a negative charge?

Back

Electrons

Front

What is a negative ion called?

Back

Anion

Front

What are the three main subatomic particles?

Back

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

Front

What charge do protons carry?

Back

Positive charge

Front

What charge do neutrons carry?

Back

No charge (neutral)

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

How do you determine the mass number of an atom?

Back

By adding the number of protons and neutrons.