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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 2 The Molecules Of Life

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Question 1

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Explain why an atom that is NOT an ion is electrically neutral.

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In an atom that is not an ion,...

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Question 2

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The designation of a magnesium ion as Mg2+ indicates an atom that has:

A)two more protons than neutrons.
B)lost two electrons and is negatively charged.
C)lost two electrons and is positively charged.
D)gained two protons and is positively charged.
E)gained two protons and is negatively charged.

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Question 3

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Which of the following CORRECTLY pairs the particles of an atom with their physical properties?

A)proton-positively charged; neutron-uncharged; electron-negatively charged
B)proton-negatively charged; neutron-uncharged; electron-positively charged
C)proton-positively charged; neutron-negatively charged; electron-uncharged
D)proton-uncharged; neutron-negatively charged; electron-positively charged

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