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In what order is the periodic table arranged?
In what order is the periodic table arranged?
- In order of increasing atomic number (correct)
- In order of decreasing atomic mass
- In alphabetical order of elements
- In order of decreasing electron number
What happens when an atom loses an electron?
What happens when an atom loses an electron?
- It becomes a molecule
- It becomes negatively charged
- It becomes positively charged (correct)
- It remains neutral
What is a negatively charged atom called?
What is a negatively charged atom called?
- An anion (correct)
- A molecule
- A cation
- A neutral atom
Where are metals typically found on the periodic table?
Where are metals typically found on the periodic table?
How do you find the number of neutrons in an atom?
How do you find the number of neutrons in an atom?
What is the reason why an atom is neutral?
What is the reason why an atom is neutral?
What is an ion?
What is an ion?
What happens when an atom gains electrons?
What happens when an atom gains electrons?
Where are non-metals typically found on the periodic table?
Where are non-metals typically found on the periodic table?
What is a positively charged atom called?
What is a positively charged atom called?