2.2 Subatomic Particles Flashcards
Small parts that make up An atom
Subatomic particles
The smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element
Atom
Three main subatomic particles
Neutrons protons electrons
Dense core of the atom is the
Atomic nucleus
Mass of a neutron or proton
1.7 x 10^-24 g
Unit of measurement for atoms
Dalton
1 atomic mass unit (amu) = ? Dalton’s
1
1 neutron/proton =? Daltons
1
The unique number of protons in the nucleus if each atom
Atomic number
Where is the atomic number in a symbol of the element
Subscript on the left
The sum of protons and neutrons and in the atom
Mass number
Where is the mass number written in a symbol
Left superscript
Total mass of atom
Atomic mass
Atomic mass vs mass number
Total mass vs amount of protons and neutrons
An atom that has different amount of neutrons
Isotope