Exam- Atoms Flashcards
Same a number of protons identifies element
Atomic number
Substance that can’t be broken down into a simpler form
Element
When protons equal electrons
Neutral atom
Positively charged particle
Proton
Protons plus neutrons
Atomic mass
Substance that has two or more part of the elements chemically combined
Compound
An atom with in an equal number of protons and electrons
Ion
Smallest part of an element
Atom
Neutral part of nucleus
Neutron
The atomic number is always the same as _________
Number of protons
The atomic mass is the combined mass of _________ and ___________
Neutrons and protons
If protons equals electrons then is considered a _____________ atom. If there an equal we call it a____________. _____________(same as before) can be positive or negative
Neutral
Ions
Electrons are transferred from one atom to another
Ionic bond
Electrons are shared between atoms
Covalent bond
Electrons are shared throughout the entire substance
Metallic bond