1.1 Atomic Structure Flashcards
What is the largest amount of electrons you can have in each outer shell?
2,8,8,18
What is the arrangement of electrons in Mg?
2,8,2
What is the nucleus of an atom?
The centre of the atom which contains protons and neutrons
How do you calculate the mass of an atom?
The mass number of an atom is the larger number in the periodic table
Which subatomic particle is positive?
Proton
What does the number of electrons in the outer shell tell you about an element?
The group it is in.
How many protons, neutrons and electrons does carbon-12 have?
6 protons, 6 neutrons and 6 electrons
What is the charge on a neutron?
0
What is the charge of an electron?
-1
Why are the noble gases unreactive?
They have a full outer shell of electrons.