Atomic Variations Vocab Flashcards
1
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Ion
A
An atom with the same protons, but more or less electrons.
Ions can be either negatively or positively charged.
2
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Anion
A
A negatively charged atom (more electrons than protons).
Anions are formed when atoms gain electrons.
3
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Cation
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A positively charged atom (less electrons than protons).
Cations are formed when atoms lose electrons.
4
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Isotope
A
An atom with the same number of protons, but more or less neutrons.
Isotopes of an element have different atomic masses.
