2.1 Study Guide Flashcards
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What is an isotope?
It is the physical makeup of an element based on the amount of neutrons it has.
What is at the top right of a chemical?
Charge.
What is at the top left of a chemical?
Mass number.
What is at the bottom left of a chemical?
Amount of protons/element.
What does a proton do?
Defines the element. It adds mass, and charge.
What does an electron do?
React to chemical change. Also removes charge.
What does a neutron do?
Stabilizes the nucleus. Also adds
Why are isotopes good in scientific research?
It can help determine the age of fossils.
What is the mass number of a element with 8 protons, 9 neutrons, and 8 electrons?
15.
What is the charge of a element with 8 protons, 9 neutrons, and 8 electrons?
0.