Elements On The Periodic Table 3/26/17
Image: Science Notes and Projects Summary: The number of protons determines the identity of the atom. In order to make an ion we lose or gain electrons. When atoms gain electrons they become negative ions. These are called anions. When atoms lose electrons they become positive ions. These are cations. Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different number of neutrons. The number of neutrons determines whether the atom is stable or not. All atoms of a particular element have the same atomic number. Isotopes of the same element have different mass number. A smoke detector measures isotopes in the air to determine if there is a fire. The atomic number is how many protons there are in the atom. There are no decimals because you cannot have a part of a proton. The element symbol is normally an abbreviation of the element name. The mass number is the neutrons and protons added together. S&EP-Using Mathematics: We completed this worksheet in which we were given some ...