Ions and Isotopes Worksheet
Explore the fundamental concepts of ions and isotopes, including their definitions, formation, and impact on atomic properties.
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Ions and Isotopes: Grade 10 Chemistry
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1. An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called a(n):
Isotope
Ion
Molecule
Compound
2. Which subatomic particle's number differs in isotopes of the same element?
Protons
Electrons
Neutrons
Nucleus
3. A positively charged ion is called a(n) , while a negatively charged ion is called a(n) .
4. The atomic number of an element is determined by the number of , which also defines the element.
5. Explain the difference between an ion and an isotope.
6. All atoms of a given element have the same number of neutrons.
True
False
7. The mass number of an atom is the sum of its protons and electrons.
True
False
8. An atom has 17 protons, 18 neutrons, and 17 electrons. What is its atomic number, mass number, and is it an ion or a neutral atom?
9. Consider two isotopes of Carbon: Carbon-12 and Carbon-14. How do their atomic structures differ?