Ions Are Atoms or Groups of Atoms That Have ____

question 58

Multiple Choice

Ions are atoms or groups of atoms that have ____.

• A) gained or lost electrons
• B) gained or lost protons
• C) gained or lost neutrons
• D) gained or lost both protons and electrons
• E) different numbers of both protons and neutrons from other atoms of that type

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Definitions:

Gray Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), typically characterized by its gray color, used in building and as an aggregate.

Stalagmite

A type of speleothem that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings.

Limestone Caves

Natural underground spaces formed by the dissolution of limestone by acidic water.

Sinkholes

Depressions or holes in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often due to the dissolution of underlying limestone.