Chemistry 9/18 Flashcards
1
Q
Which number goes on top and on bottom before the symbol?
A
Mass on top, # of protons on bottom
2
Q
Adding and subtracting electrons does what to the ion symbol?
A
Adding electrons means (-#) and Subtracting means (+#)
3
Q
A neutral atom has the same number of what?
A
Protons and electrons
4
Q
How do you find the number of neutrons?
A
Mass # - # of protons
5
Q
What is a cation
A
A positive ion (+#)
6
Q
What is an anion?
A
A negative ion (-#)
