C1.7

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  • C1.7 Ions, atoms and isotopes
    • An ion is a charged atom (or group of atoms)
    • If it gains electrons it becomes a negatively charged ion
    • If it loses electrons it becomes a positively charged ion
    • Atoms of the same element will always have the same protons but might have different numbers of neutrons
      • Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes
      • Isotopes have different physical properties but always have the same chemical properties

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