3.1-3.32 Subatomic Particles, Electronic Structure of Atoms, The Periodic Table Flashcards
What kind of charge do electrons have?
Negative charge
What kind of charge do protons have?
Positive charge
What kind of charge do neutrons have?
Neutral charges
Where are electrons located?
In orbitals surrounding the nucleus
What is located in the nucleus?
Protons and neutrons
Number of protons in an atom is equal to
the atomic number
Mass number is
of protons + # of neutrons
What are isotopes?
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons
Protons are equal to
electrons
What is a cation?
An ion with a positive charge
What is an anion?
An ion with a negative charge
How does an ion become a cation?
When a neutral atom loses one or more electrons
How does an ion become an anion?
When a neutral atom gains one or more electrons
In the electromagnetic spectrum, in what direction does frequency raise?
From right to left
What are particles in light called?
Photons
