Properties of Sub-Atomic Particles Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mass of a proton?
A
1
2
Q
What is the mass of an electron?
A
Small
3
Q
What is the mass of a neutron?
A
1
4
Q
What is the charge of a proton?
A
+1
5
Q
What is the charge of a electron?
A
-1
6
Q
What is the charge of a neutron?
A
0
7
Q
What sub-atomic particle has the same number of protons in an atom?
A
Electrons
8
Q
What can atoms gain or lose?
A
Electrons
9
Q
When atoms gain or lose electrons what do they form?
A
Ions
10
Q
If an atom loses electrons, what charged ion does it have?
A
Positive
11
Q
If an atom gains electrons, what charged ion does it have?
A
Negative
