Atom structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mass number?
A
Protons + neutrons in the atom
2
Q
What is the atomic number?
A
Number of protons in an atom
3
Q
23Na How many neutrons does sodium have
11
A
12 neutrons
4
Q
What is an isotope?
A
Isotopes are different forms of the same element which have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.