2.1 Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Where are protons located and what charge do they posses?
A
Nucleus, +1
2
Q
Where are neutrons located and what charge do they posses?
A
Nucleus, 0
3
Q
Where are electrons located and what charge do they posses?
A
Outer cloud (electron cloud), -1
4
Q
What is an Isotope?
A
An isotope is the same atom but with a different mass
5
Q
What is the atomic mass, ion charge, # of protons, electrons, and neutrons in carbon?
A
Atomic mass = 12.01
Ion charge = +4
Protons = 6
Neutrons = 6
Electrons = 6
6
Q
Why are isotopes useful in research?
A
Isotopes help scientists determine if something is radioactive. This is because the atom and its isotopes behave in the same way.
