Atoms Va Ions Flashcards
1
Q
Atoms
A
Neutral particle
No charge
Equal amount of protons and electrons
2
Q
Ion
A
When an atom gains or loses an electron
Charged particles
3
Q
Anion
A
Negative charge
More electrons than protons
4
Q
Cation
A
Positive charge
More protons than electrons
5
Q
Atomic mass
A
Mass with decimals
6
Q
Mass number
A
Mass with no decimals
7
Q
Halogens
A
Family number 17
Non metal
Highly reactive
8
Q
Noble gasses
A
Family number 18
Most stable
Unreactive
9
Q
Alkali metals
A
Family number 1
Highly reactive
10
Q
Alkaline earth metals
A
Family number 2
Less reactive
Burn if heated
11
Q
Valence shell
A
The outermost shell
12
Q
What charge do metals form?
A
Positive charge
13
Q
What charge do non metals form?
A
Negative or neutral