Competency #5
Analyze atomic structure in terms of the Bohr model
Learning Objective e
- e. List the differences in charge and mass between the proton, neutron, and electron
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
When a neutral sulfur atom gains 2 electrons, it becomes a sulfur ion, S-2. How does the mass of this ion compare to the mass of a neutral sulfur atom?
- It is significantly higher
- It is significantly lower
- It is about the same
- About the same, but negative
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