C1 Ai Flashcards
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What is the approximate radius of an atom?
About 0.1 nanometres (1 × 10^-10 m)
This measurement reflects the scale of atomic dimensions.
What are the components found in the nucleus of an atom?
Protons and neutrons
The nucleus is in the middle of the atom and contains most of the atom’s mass.
What is the radius of the nucleus compared to the atomic radius?
Around 1 × 10^-14 m, approximately 1/100,000 of the atomic radius
This illustrates how small the nucleus is in relation to the entire atom.
What charge does the nucleus of an atom have?
Positive charge
The positive charge is due to the presence of protons.
Where do electrons move within an atom?
In electron shells
Electrons are negatively charged and occupy various energy levels around the nucleus.
What is the relative mass of protons compared to electrons?
Protons are heavy compared to electrons
This mass difference is crucial for understanding atomic structure.
What is the relative mass of neutrons compared to electrons?
Neutrons are heavy compared to electrons
Neutrons also have no charge, contributing to the mass of the atom.
What is the charge of an electron?
Negatively charged
This negative charge plays a key role in chemical bonding.
What does the atomic number of an atom represent?
The number of protons
The atomic number defines the identity of the element.
What is the mass number of an atom?
The number of protons plus the number of neutrons
The mass number gives insight into the total number of nucleons in the nucleus.
In a neutral atom, what is the relationship between protons and electrons?
They are equal in number
This equality results in no overall charge for the atom.
What is an ion?
An atom or group of atoms that has lost or gained electrons
Ions have an overall charge due to the imbalance between protons and electrons.
How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?
Mass number - atomic number
This formula helps determine the neutron count in isotopes.
What is the relationship between atomic number and the number of electrons in an ion with a 2- charge?
Number of electrons = atomic number + 2
This shows that the ion has more electrons than protons.
True or False: Atoms have an overall charge.
False
Atoms are neutral due to equal numbers of protons and electrons.
What is the nuclear symbol for sodium with an atomic mass of 23?
23Na
The symbol indicates both the mass number and the element.
Fill in the blank: The smallest unit of an element is an _______.
atom
Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
What is a nanometre (nm) in meters?
1 nm = 0.000000001 m
What determines the type of atom?
The number of protons in the nucleus
What is the atomic number of an element?
The number of protons in the nucleus
What do you call atoms with the same number of protons?
Elements
How are atoms of each element represented?
By a one or two letter symbol
What is the symbol for carbon?
C
What is the symbol for sodium?
Na