1. Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What do atoms consist of?
A
Protons, electrons and neutrons
2
Q
What are nucleons?
A
Protons and neutrons
3
Q
Where are the nucleons located?
A
Nucleus
4
Q
Where are the electrons located?
A
Orbitals
5
Q
What is an isotope?
A
An form of an element’s atom with the same proton number but a different number of neutrons
6
Q
What is the proton number / atomic number?
A
Number of protons in the atom
7
Q
What is the nucleon number and what is it also known as?
A
Number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
AKA the mass number
8
Q
Define the term specific charge
A
The ratio of charge to mass
9
Q
What is the formula for specific charge?
A
specific charge = charge / mass
