Positive Ions (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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In a neutral atom, protons vs electrons
In a neutral atom, protons vs electrons
Same number
Name for charged particles formed by losing/gaining electrons
Name for charged particles formed by losing/gaining electrons
Ions
Charge of ion when atom loses one or more electrons
Charge of ion when atom loses one or more electrons
Positively charged
Charge of ion when atom gains one or more electrons
Charge of ion when atom gains one or more electrons
Negatively charged
Number of electrons in neutral helium atom
Number of electrons in neutral helium atom
Two
Number of protons in helium atom
Number of protons in helium atom
Two
Why is a neutral helium atom neutral?
Why is a neutral helium atom neutral?
Two positive protons and two negative electrons
What helium becomes when it loses or gains an electron
What helium becomes when it loses or gains an electron
An ion
Charge of helium ion with 2 protons and 1 electron
Charge of helium ion with 2 protons and 1 electron
Positive
Charge of helium ion with 2 protons and 3 electrons
Charge of helium ion with 2 protons and 3 electrons
Negative