C4.1.1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What are the three main subatomic particles that make up an atom?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons.
True or False: The relative atomic mass of an element is the average mass of its isotopes.
True.
Fill in the blank: The symbol for Hydrogen is ___ .
H.
What is the electronic charge of a proton?
Positive (+1).
Which subatomic particle has no charge?
Neutron.
What defines an isotope of an element?
Isotopes have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Multiple Choice: What is the relative atomic mass of Carbon (C)? A) 12 B) 14 C) 16
A) 12.
What is a compound?
A substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.
True or False: Electrons have a negative charge.
True.
Fill in the blank: The atomic symbol for Sodium is ___ .
Na.