Adding or Removing Electrons from an Atom Results in the Formation

question 23

Multiple Choice

Adding or removing electrons from an atom results in the formation of a(n)

• A) isotope.
• B) different element.
• C) ion.
• D) change in the atom's atomic weight.

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid; a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in inhibiting nerve transmission, and hence, regulates anxiety.

Glutamate

A major neurotransmitter in the brain, playing a key role in learning, memory and the regulation of the nervous system.

Seizures

Abrupt, involuntary electrical activity in the brain leading to alterations in actions, movements, emotions, and awareness.

Undersupply

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