Atoms Elements

Question 1

What is the atom called when electrons are added or removed?

Answer 1

If some electrons are added or removed, the atom becomes charged and is then an ion.

Question 2

How do you decide what atom it is?

Answer 2

The number of protons in the nucleus that decides what type of atom it is.

Question 3

How do you if it’s an element?

Answer 3

If a substance only contains one type of atom it’s called an element.

Question 4

What charge do atoms have overall?

Answer 4

Atoms have no charge overall. They are neutral.