Atoms Va Ions Flashcards

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1
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Atoms

A

Neutral particle

No charge

Equal amount of protons and electrons

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Ion

A

When an atom gains or loses an electron

Charged particles

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3
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Anion

A

Negative charge

More electrons than protons

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4
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Cation

A

Positive charge

More protons than electrons

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5
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Atomic mass

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Mass with decimals

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Mass number

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Mass with no decimals

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7
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Halogens

A

Family number 17

Non metal

Highly reactive

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8
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Noble gasses

A

Family number 18

Most stable

Unreactive

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9
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Alkali metals

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Family number 1

Highly reactive

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10
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Alkaline earth metals

A

Family number 2

Less reactive

Burn if heated

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11
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Valence shell

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The outermost shell

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12
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What charge do metals form?

A

Positive charge

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13
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What charge do non metals form?

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Negative or neutral

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