| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Isotopes of a given element have the same number of protons or neutrons
| (protons) |
The (mass number) / (atomic mass) is equal to the sum of protons + neutrons.
| (mass number) |
metals or non metals tend to gain electrons.
| non metals |
anions or cations are negatively charged ions. | anions |
Isotopes of a given element have a different number of (protons) / (neutrons) | neutrons |
The (mass number) / (atomic mass) is equal to the weighted average of masses
of naturally occurring isotopes. | atromic mass |
Metals) / (nonmetals) tend to lose electrons. | metals |
(Cations) / (anions) are positively charged ions. | cations |