Electron Configuration Flashcards
1
Q
Define electron configuration
A
The way the electrons are arranged surrounding the nucleus
2
Q
Define ion
A
Charged particles
3
Q
Define cation
A
Positive ions - lose electrons
4
Q
Define anion
A
Negative ions - gain electrons
5
Q
Define isotope
A
Atoms of the same element with the same amount of protons but different number of neutrons
Chemical properties the same because electrons same
Physical properties different because different masses
