Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is an atom?
A
The smallest particle of an element that can exist
2
Q
What is an element?
A
Only made of one type of atom and found in the periodic table
3
Q
What is an atomic number?
A
The number of protons in the nucleus
4
Q
What is the atomic mass number?
A
The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
5
Q
Number of neutrons =
A
Atomic Mass Number - Atomic Number
6
Q
What is a proton?
A
Positive charge
Located in the nucleus
1 a.m.u
7
Q
What is an electron?
A
Negative charge
Located in shells surrounding the nuvcleus
0 a.m.u
8
Q
What is a neutron?
A
No charge
Located in the nucleus
1 a.m.u
9
Q
What is the electronic configuration?
A
How electrons are arranged on each shell
Example:
2,8,8,2
10
Q
What is the Bohr Model?
A
A way of drawing atoms
