Electron Configuration

Question 1

Define electron configuration

Answer 1

The way the electrons are arranged surrounding the nucleus

Question 2

Define ion

Answer 2

Charged particles

Question 3

Define cation

Answer 3

Positive ions - lose electrons

Question 4

Define anion

Answer 4

Negative ions - gain electrons

Question 5

Define isotope

Answer 5

Atoms of the same element with the same amount of protons but different number of neutrons
Chemical properties the same because electrons same
Physical properties different because different masses