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Atomic Structure Flashcards

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1
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What are the subatomic particles?

A

Proton, neutron and electron

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Proton + Neutron + Electron

A 
PROTON
RC +1
RM 1
p
NEUTRON
RC 0
RM 1
n
ELECTRON
RC -1
RM 1/1840
e
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3
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Why are atoms electrically neutral?

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Number of protons = number of electrons

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What is proton number and nucleon number and what can they be referred as?

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PROTON NUMBER
Atomic number
Number of protons in the atom
NUCLEON NUMBER
Mass number
The total number of protons and neutrons in the atom
Nucleon number = Number of protons + number of neutrons

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5
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What are isotopes and their uses?

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Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and electrons but different number of neutrons

Medical
Safety and security
Archaeology
Geology

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What are radioisotopes?

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Isotopes that give out radiation

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