Structure of the Atom Flashcards
1
Q
Relative mass of a proton
A
1
2
Q
Relative mass of a neutron
A
1
3
Q
Relative mass of an electron
A
1/1836 OR 0.0005
4
Q
Relative charge of a proton
A
+1
5
Q
Relative charge of a neutron
A
0
6
Q
Relative charge of an electron
A
1
7
Q
where is a proton found in an atom?
A
nucleus
8
Q
where is a neutron found in an atom?
A
nucleus
9
Q
where is an electron found in an atom?
A
shells
10
Q
what subatomic particle determines the identity of an element?
A
the number of protons
11
Q
What can be noticed about the number of protons and electrons for all atoms? How does this affect the charge?
A
The number of positive protons and negative electrons are the same. This will make the charge neutral as the charges cancel out.
