Ions And Isotopes Flashcards

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What is an Isotope?

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Atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons

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What is an Ion?

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An atom/molecule with a net electric charge caused by loss or gain of one or more electrons

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What is a cation?

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A positive ion, formed by losing electrons

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What is an Anion?

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A negative ion, formed by gaining electrons

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