Two or more atoms that have the same number of protons, but have different numbers of neutrons. A & E are isotopes. They both have 6 protons (so they are Carbon), but they have different numbers of neutrons. This gives them different mass numbers. Atomic mass is the average of the isotopes mass numbers. (12+14)/2 would equal 13. An ion is an atom that has an unbalanced electrical charge. The number of protons is not equal to the number of electrons. B, C, and D are ions. The number of protons and electron are not equal. C and D are cations. Cations have a positive charge. C and D both have more protons than electrons so they have a net positive charge. B is an anions. Anions have a negative charge. B has more electrons than protons so it has a net negative charge. Atoms A, E, and F are neutral. The have the same number of protons and electrons. They have no net electrical charge.
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