5.1 Flashcards
protons
determines identity of atom
+1 charge
mass of 1 amu
in nucleus
neutrons
holds nucleus together
no charge
mass of 1 amu
in nucleus
electrons and valence electrons
-1 charge
virtually no weight
outside of nucleus
valance electrons are in the outermost ring around the nucleus
isotopes
atoms of the same element but with different masses from differing numbers of neutrons – if the nucleus is unstable, then the atom is radioactive
coulombic attraction
force of attraction between charged particles
what’s the relationship between charge and force
direct
what’s the relationship between distance and force
indirect
what pair of charges are attracted
opposite charges
what pair of charges are repelled
same charges
direct relationship
as one factor increases, the other increases
indirect relationship
as one factor increases, the other decreases
charge x3 –> force x ?
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distance x1/3 –> force x ?
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