Atomic Structure Flashcards
What is the abbreviation for proton and where is it found?
Abbreviation: p or p+
Found: In nucleus
What is the abbreviation for neutron and where is it found?
Abbreviation: n
Found: In nucleus
What is the abbreviation for electrons and where is it found?
Abbreviation: e^-
Found: in the space around the nucleus
Is the nucleus small compared to the electron cloud?
Yes
What is A (circle above A)
Length of unit for very small distances
What is the A (circle above A) for the nucleus?
1x10^-4 A (circle above A)
What is the A (circle above A) for the electron cloud?
1-5 A (circle above A)
What is a protons charge?
+1
What is a protons mass? (AMU)
1.0073
What is a neutrons charge?
None
What is a neutrons mass? (AMU)
1.0087
What is electrons charge?
-1
What is electrons mass (amu)
5.486x10^-4
Which of these has no mass?
- neutron
- proton
- electron
Electron
What does amu stand for?
Atomic mass unit