Isotopes and Ions - Ch1 / L2 Flashcards
1
Q
How do you know an atom is of a particular element?
A
Atomic number/number of protons
2
Q
What is an isotope?
A
A type of atom with the same number of protons as other atoms of that element but a different number of neutrons
3
Q
How do chemical properties of isotopes differ?
A
They don’t as atomic number and electron configuration are unchanged
4
Q
How do physical properties of isotopes differ?
A
They are more/less massive and so more/less dense
5
Q
What is an ion?
A
A charged atom formed by loss/gain of electrons
6
Q
What is a cation?
A
A positive ion formed by loss of electrons
7
Q
What is an anion?
A
A negative ion formed by gain of electrons
