What is an ion? It is an atom that has lost or gained electrons. Ions are charged atoms. Why don't neutrons affect the charge of an atom? Think about the charge that a neutron has.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Isotopes and Ions Continued plus the Atomic Bomb
What is an isotope? It is an atom that has the correct number of protons, but the number of neutrons has changed. Carbon-14 is an example of an isotope that has 2 extra neutrons in its nucleus. Carbon-14 is used to determine how long ago different dead organisms existed.
What is an ion? It is an atom that has lost or gained electrons. Ions are charged atoms. Why don't neutrons affect the charge of an atom? Think about the charge that a neutron has.
Homework: None
What is an ion? It is an atom that has lost or gained electrons. Ions are charged atoms. Why don't neutrons affect the charge of an atom? Think about the charge that a neutron has.
Homework: None
