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chem chp 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electron | -1 |
| Proton | +1 |
| Neutron | 0 |
| Atomic number | number of Protons in nucleus |
| Mass number | Protons + neutrons |
| Isotopes | Atoms of same element w/ diff numbers of neutrons in their nucli |
| Ion | Atom or group of atoms with net positive or neg. charge. |
| cation | ion w/ + charge |
| anion | ion w/ - charge |
| neutral atom gains 1/more electron | anion |
| neutral atom loses 1/more electron | cation |
| Ionic compound | composed of cation & anion (metal + nonmetal) |
| Acid | Yields H+ (Hydrogen) ions when dissolved in water |
| Base | Yields OH- (Hydroxide) ions when dissolved in water |