1
Q
What is the charge of a proton?
A
+1
2
Q
What is the charge of a neutron?
A
no charge
3
Q
What is the charge of an electron?
A
-1
4
Q
How do atoms have no overall charge?
A
The protons and electrons cancel each other out so it becomes neutral
5
Q
What is the number of protons equal to?
A
The number of electrons
6
Q
How does an atom become an ion?
A
When electrons get added or removed and its not neutral
7
Q
Define element
A
A substance made up of only one type of atom
8
Q
What is the atomic number?
A
Number of protons
9
Q
Where are the protons and neutrons?
A
In the nucleus
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