Question

Complete the following chart to learn the basics of Ions, Isotopes, and Atoms.
Atoms:
Isotopes:
Ions:
3 Subatomic Particles that make the atom & the charge of them -
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Difference between each isotope of an atom -
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Difference between a neutral atom and an ion -
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For the atom given in the above image, what is the name and number of subatomic particles-
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Number of Protons:
Number of Electrons:
Number of Neutrons:

Modeled above is Carbon 12 and Carbon 13. These are isotopes of Carbon. Give number of subatomic particles for each-
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Number of Protons:
Number of Electrons:
Number of Neutrons:
Carbon 13 Type Here-
Number of Protons:
Number of Electrons:
Number of Neutrons:



The carbon atom modeled above has a charge of -4. How is this different from a neutral atom of carbon?
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On the periodic table of elements, how is the average atomic mass calculated?
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How does the difference in neutrons affect the atomic mass of the different isotopes of an element?
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Why do atoms form different ions? What is the goal of the atom?
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Sure! Here’s how to complete the chart based on the basics of ions, isotopes, and atoms.

### Atoms:
An atom is the basic unit of matter and consists of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

### Isotopes:
Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

### Ions:
Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.

### 3 Subatomic Particles that make the atom & the charge of them:
1. Protons - Positive charge (+1)
2. Electrons - Negative charge (-1)
3. Neutrons - No charge (0)

### Difference between each isotope of an atom:
The difference between each isotope of an atom is the number of neutrons present in the nucleus, which alters the atomic mass but not the chemical properties.

### Difference between a neutral atom and an ion:
A neutral atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no net charge, while an ion has a different number of electrons compared to protons, leading to a positive or negative charge.

### For the atom given in the above image, what is the name and number of subatomic particles:
(Assuming the atom is Carbon based on previous context, please replace with the specific atom if different.)

- **Atom Name**: Carbon
- **Number of Protons**: 6
- **Number of Electrons**: 6 (for neutral carbon)
- **Number of Neutrons**: 6 (for Carbon-12) or 7 (for Carbon-13)

### Modeled above is Carbon 12 and Carbon 13. Give number of subatomic particles for each:
- **Carbon 12**
- **Number of Protons**: 6
- **Number of Electrons**: 6
- **Number of Neutrons**: 6
- **Carbon 13**
- **Number of Protons**: 6
- **Number of Electrons**: 6
- **Number of Neutrons**: 7

### The carbon atom modeled above has a charge of -4. How is this different from a neutral atom of carbon?
A carbon atom with a charge of -4 has gained 4 additional electrons compared to a neutral atom of carbon, resulting in an overall negative charge, whereas a neutral atom of carbon has an equal number of protons and electrons (6 each).

### On the periodic table of elements, how is the average atomic mass calculated?
The average atomic mass is calculated by taking the weighted average of the masses of an element's isotopes, based on their relative abundances.

### How does the difference in neutrons affect the atomic mass of the different isotopes of an element?
The difference in neutrons affects the atomic mass of the isotopes because the atomic mass is calculated by the total number of protons and neutrons. More neutrons increase the atomic mass, which distinguishes between different isotopes.

### Why do atoms form different ions? What is the goal of the atom?
Atoms form different ions primarily to achieve a full outer electron shell, which is associated with increased stability. This typically results in the atom either losing or gaining electrons to reach a more stable electron configuration, similar to that of noble gases.

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