Isotopes and Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What is an isotope?
A
An atom of the same element, but it has a different number of Neutrons (so it has a different mass number)
2
Q
What is an Ion?
A
An ion is an atom that has gained or lost electrons to become Positive of Negatively charged
3
Q
Metals will always…
A
lose electrons to become positively charged
4
Q
Non-metals will always…
A
gain electrons to become negatively charged
