Ions and Isotopes

Front

What do you add together to get the MASS NUMBER?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

Front

How many neutrons are in C-14?

Back

8.

Front

Two atoms of the same element but with different mass numbers are called________

Back

Isotopes.

Front

Isotopes are elements with a different amount of __________.

Back

Neutrons.

Front

If an atom becomes NEGATIVELY charged, what has happened?

Back

Gains an electron.

Front

What is an ion?

Back

An atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral.

Front

What is the difference between an atom and an ion?

Back

An atom is neutral, while an ion has a charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.