6.1-6.9-Atomic Structure Flashcards
What is the size of an atom?
0.1 Nanometres
What are isotopes?
Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different masses
What subatomic particle may change for an element to be an isotope?
Neutrons
Whats the relative mass of a proton?
1
Whats the relative mass of neutron?
1
Whats the relative mass of an electron?
0.0005
Whats the relative mass of Positron?
0.0005
What’s the relative charge of a proton?
+1
What’s the relative charge of a neutron?
0
What’s the relative charge of an electron
-1
What’s the relative charge of a positron?
+1
What type of charge does the nucleus of each element have?
Positive
What does the number of protons in a nucleus equal?
Number of electrons
What happens to the electrons orbit when there is an absorption or emission of electromagnetic radiation?
.Electrons change orbit
How will atoms form positive ions?
.By losing outer electrons