1.1 - Inside The Atom

Question 1

What are the relative masses of the subatomic particles

Answer 1

Protons - 1
Neutrons -1
Electrons - Very small

Question 2

The relative charge of the subatomic particles

Answer 2

Protons - +1
Neutrons - 0
Electrons - -1

Question 3

What is an isotope

Answer 3

Atom of the same element with a different number of neutrons

Question 4

What is a nucleon

Answer 4

Proton or neutron (part of a nucleus)

Question 5

Charge of subatomic particles

Answer 5

Proton - 1.6x10^-19
Neutron - 0
Electron - -1.6x10^-19

Question 6

Mass of subatomic particles

Answer 6

Proton - 1.67x10^-27
Neutron - 1.67x10^-27
Electron - 9.11x10^-31

Question 7

Equation for specific charge

Answer 7

Charge/mass

Question 8

What will the specific charge of an atom always be

Answer 8

0

Question 9

How do you find the specific charge of a nucleus

Answer 9

Using the neutron and the protons

Question 10

What holds electrons in the atom

Answer 10

The negative charge of the electrons are held in place due to the electrostatic charge between it and the positive nucleus

Question 11

How do you find the specific charge of an ion

Answer 11

Find the charge of the change in electrons
Divide by the total mass

Question 12

What is a nuclide

Answer 12

Each type of nucleus

Question 13

which particle has the largest specific charge

Answer 13

electron