Atoms Flashcards
1
Q
Atoms are ———.
A
electronically neutral
2
Q
This means that the number of protons of an atom is ——— to the number of electrons.
A
equal
3
Q
Atoms, however, can sometimes ——— or ——— some electrons.
A
give off
gain
4
Q
Atoms, however, can sometimes give off or gain some electrons.
If this happens, the atom becomes ———.
A
electrically charged
5
Q
This process in which an atom loses, or gains electrons is called ———.
A
ionization
6
Q
(those formed from atoms) are atoms with excess or missing electrons.
A
Monoatomic ions
