Atoms & Isotopes (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the atomic number of an element?
What is the atomic number of an element?
The number of protons
In a normal atom, how does the number of electrons compare to the number of protons?
In a normal atom, how does the number of electrons compare to the number of protons?
They are equal
What is the mass number of an atom?
What is the mass number of an atom?
Neutrons plus protons
What are isotopes?
What are isotopes?
Atoms of same element, different neutrons
What do all isotopes of the same element have in common?
What do all isotopes of the same element have in common?
Same number of protons
How do different isotopes of the same element differ?
How do different isotopes of the same element differ?
Different mass numbers
An atom has mass number and atomic number . How many neutrons does it have?
An atom has mass number and atomic number . How many neutrons does it have?
What is ionisation?
What is ionisation?
Process of losing or gaining electrons
What is the charge of an ion that has lost electrons?
What is the charge of an ion that has lost electrons?
Positively charged
What is the charge of an ion that has gained electrons?
What is the charge of an ion that has gained electrons?
Negatively charged