Atomic structure and periodic tabler Flashcards
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What is an atom?
Smallest part of an element that can exist.
What do atoms contain?
Atoms contain protons, neutrons and electrons.
What is the radius of an atom?
0.1 nanometres
What does the nucleus contain?
Protons and neutrons
What is the radius of the nucleus?
1 x 10 (to power of-14)
Is the nucleus positively or negatively charged?
Positively charged
Why is the nucleus positively charged?
Because of its protons.
Where is most of the mass of a Atom located?
Nucleus
What orbits the nucleus?
Electrons
Why do atoms have a neutral charge?
Because they have the same number of protons as electrons.
What is the relative mass of a Proton?
1
What is the relative mass of a Proton?
1
What is the relative mass of an electron?
Very small
What is the charge of a proton?
+1
What is the charge of a Neutron?
0
What is the charge of an electron?
-1
What is an Ion?
they are atoms with an overall charge . they have gained or lost electrons.
Do positive ions gain or lose electrons?
lose electrons
Do negative ions gain or lose electrons?
Gain electrons
What is the top the an element called?
Mass number
What is the bottom of an element called?
Atomic number
What does the mass number tell you?
The total number of protons and neutrons in the atom.
What does the atomic number tell you?
How many protons there are.
What is an element?
Is a substance with only one type of atom which has the same atomic number.