subatomic particles Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Relative masses
A
protons & neutrons = 1
Electrons = very small
2
Q
Neutrons
A
Neutral charge
3
Q
Mass number
A
sum of neutrons and protons
4
Q
Protons
A
- Atomic number
- Positively charged
5
Q
Protons and electrons
A
Same number of electrons and protons in an atom (no overall charge)
6
Q
Electrons
A
Negatively charged