matter Flashcards
(15 cards)
what do atoms consist of?
protons, electrons and neutrons
what is the relative charge of protons?
+1
what is the relative charge of electrons?
none
what is the relative charge of neutrons?
-1
what is the relative mass of protons?
1
what is the relative mass of neutrons?
1
what is the relative mass of electrons?
1/840
how do you work out the number of protons in an atom?
the atomic number
how do you work out the number of neutrons in an atom?
atomic mass - atomic number
how do you work the out the number of electrons in an atom?
same as protons
what goes in the middle of an atom?
protons and neutrons
how many electrons can the first ring hold?
2
how many electrons can the second ring hold?
8
define atomic number
the number of protons
define mass number
the number of protons and neutrons