Atoms
Name the three subatomic particles within an atom
Protons, neutrons, and electrons
isotopes
What type of bonds do ions make?
ionic bonds
What do Carbon-12 and Carbon- 13 have in common (besides carbon)?
same number of protons (atomic number)
What is the charge of a proton?
positive
Where are protons located?
in the nucleus
How many neutrons does carbon-13 have?
What is a positively charged ion called?
cation
Describe the relationship between the number of protons and the atomic number.
They are the same number.
What is the charge of a neutron?
neutral / no charge / none
What are electrons located?
surrounding the nucleus / in the electron cloud
Which carbon isotope is radioactive?
carbon-14
What is a negatively charged ion called?
anion
What is the greek word for "atom"?
atomos
What is the charge of an electron?
negative
Where are neutrons located?
in the nucleus
All isotopes of an element have the same _______ properties.
chemical
When an atom becomes negative, are electrons lost or gained?
gained
How many atoms can fit in a row that is 1 centimeter long?
100 million
Why aren't electrons used to figure out the mass number of an atom?
They are too small. They are 1/1840 the mass of a proton/neutron.
Protons + Neutrons = ____________
mass number
If an atom has 12 protons and 15 neutrons, what is its isotope name?
Magnesium-27
What charge does sodium become when bonding with chlorine?
Why is the atomic mass not a whole number?
It is the average mass of the isotopes.
How can you find the number of neutrons of an atom?
mass # - atomic #