1. ATOMS, IONS AND ISOTOPES…OH, MY!

2. ATOMS Smallest part of matter Made of proton (+) Neutron (neutral/0) Electron (-)

3. AN ATOM OF CARBON… Has an atomic number of 6. This means it has 6 protons. If the atom is neutral, this also means it has 6 electrons.

4. Atomic Number Atomic Mass

5. IONS An atom or group of atoms that has become electrically charged. Gain an electron? You’re negatively charged Lose an electron? You’re positively charged

6. ISOTOPES When an atom is missing or has an extra neutron. Carbon is normally C-12, but can be C-14, C-16, etc.