Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the number of protons equal to in an atom?
A
Number of electrons
2
Q
What overall charge does an atom have?
A
0
3
Q
If atoms lose or gain electrons, what do they form?
A
Ions
4
Q
What’s an isotope?
A
An atom with the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons
5
Q
What’s the atomic number?
A
Total number of protons
6
Q
What’s the mass number?
A
Total number of protons + neutrons
