Questions and Answers
What is an ion?
An atom of the same element with different numbers of electrons.
What is the difference between a cation and an anion?
A cation is a positive ion, and an anion is a negative ion.
How do you write the symbol for an ion?
Write the symbol for the element and put the number of added or lost electrons to the top of the symbol as an exponent.
What is an isotope?
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How do you write the symbol for an isotope?
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What is the difference between an ion and an isotope?
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How do you find the number of protons?
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How do you calculate the amount of neutrons?
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How do you calculate the atomic mass?
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How can you find the amount of electrons?
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What is the atomic number?
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What is a compound?
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Study Notes
Ions
- An ion is an atom that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net charge.
- A cation is a positively charged ion, formed by losing electrons.
- An anion is a negatively charged ion, formed by gaining electrons.
Writing Symbols for Ions
- The symbol of an ion includes the element's symbol with a superscript indicating the charge.
- A positive charge is denoted with a "+" sign, while a negative charge is indicated with a "-" sign.
Isotopes
- Isotopes are variants of the same element that have differing numbers of neutrons, leading to different mass numbers.
Writing Symbols for Isotopes
- The symbol for an isotope includes the element's symbol preceded by the mass number as a superscript.
Differences Between Ions and Isotopes
- Ions differ by the number of electrons, while isotopes differ by the number of neutrons.
- Examples include Na+2 and F- as ions, and Uranium-235 and Carbon-13 as isotopes.
Cations vs. Anions
- Anions have gained electrons and have more electrons than protons, resulting in a negative charge.
- Cations have lost electrons, possessing more protons than electrons, leading to a positive charge.
Understanding Atomic Structure
- The number of protons in an atom is indicated by the atomic number.
- Neutrons can be calculated by subtracting the number of protons from the mass number.
- Atomic mass is found by summing the number of protons and neutrons.
Electrons and Protons
- Typically, the number of electrons in a neutral atom equals the number of protons.
Definitions of Key Terms
- Atomic Number: Indicates the number of protons in an element.
- Compound: A chemical combination of two or more different elements (e.g., water).
- Element: A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom (e.g., oxygen).
- Molecule: The smallest unit of a compound or some elements (e.g., H2O).
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Test your knowledge on ions and isotopes with this quiz. Explore the differences between cations and anions, learn how to write symbols for ions and isotopes, and understand the significance of mass numbers. Perfect for chemistry students at any level!
