2.1 Atoms and Isotopes Flashcards
what is an isotope
and atom with and different number of neutrons
what is the atomic mass of oxygen
16
How many neutrons are in Oxygen-18
10
How many valence electrons does Fluorine have
7
what does a 2+ charge mean on an atom
2 less electrons
what does a 1- charge mean
1 additional electron
do different Isotopes react differently
no, they react the same way
what is mass number
total number of protons and neutrons
what are Isotopes used for in science
find the age of fossils and calculate Earth’s temperature during different time periods
how many valence electrons does carbon have
4
where are valence electrons located
outer orbital
what do valence electrons do
help determine reactivity
Name a Carbon isotope
Carbon-13
what is the most common isotope of Carbon
Carbon-12