Atomic structure and isotopes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is an isotope?
A
Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and electrons but different numbers of neutrons
2
Q
What causes different chemical properties?
A
Different number of electrons
3
Q
Define relative atomic mass?
A
weighted mean mass of an atom of an element relative to 1/12th the mean mass of an atom of carbon - 12
4
Q
Define relative isotopic Mass?
A
the isotopic mass of an isotope relative to one twelfth of the mean mass of an atom of the carbon - 12 isotope