Identifying particles Flashcards
1
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Atom definition
A
smallest unit of matter that retains its properties
2
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Ion definition
A
Atom who has lost or gained an electron
3
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Molecule definition
A
a group of atoms bonded together representing the smallest fundamental unit
4
Q
how to calculate the mass number of a particle
A
proton + nutron
5
Q
how to identify which particles are atoms?
A
an atom has a neutral charge, therefore the electrons and protons should be the same number
6
Q
how to identify if two particles are the same element?
A
if the particle’s have the same number of protons.
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