The Structure Of An Atom Flashcards
What is the nucleus
A tiny tiny ball
What is at the centre of an atom
Nucleus
From what is the nucleus made
Protons
What is the charge on a proton
Positive
What is the mass of a proton
1
What move around the nucleus
Electrons
How far are the electrons from the nucleus
A vast distance
What is the mass of an electron
No mass
What is the charge of an electron
Negative
What is the charge of every atom
Neutral
What does the proton number show
The number of protons in the nucleus
How are the numbers of electrons and protons related
They are equal
What is the chemical shorthand for hydrogen
H
What is the proton number of hydrogen
1
What does 1H show
The proton number for hydrogen
How many protons are in the nucleus of hydrogen
1
How many electrons are in hydrogen
1