Atoms Flashcards

1
Q

Atoms are ———.

A

electronically neutral

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2
Q

This means that the number of protons of an atom is ——— to the number of electrons.

A

equal

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3
Q

Atoms, however, can sometimes ——— or ——— some electrons.

A

give off
gain

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4
Q

Atoms, however, can sometimes give off or gain some electrons.
If this happens, the atom becomes ———.

A

electrically charged

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5
Q

This process in which an atom loses, or gains electrons is called ———.

A

ionization

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6
Q

(those formed from atoms) are atoms with excess or missing electrons.

A

Monoatomic ions

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