Atomic number and the periodic table Flashcards

Atoms

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The nucleus

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  1. center of an atom.
  2. Contains protons and neutrons.
  3. Positive charge because of the protons.
  4. Almost the whole mass of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus.
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The electrons

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  1. Move around the nucleus in electron shells.
  2. Negatively charged and tiny, but they cover a lot of space.
  3. Electrons has no mass.
  4. Volume of the orbits determines the size of the atom
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