Atomic structure Flashcards
Compound used to investigate diffusion?
Potassium Manganate (VII)
Mass and charge of a proton?
1 mass, +1 charge
Mass and charge of a neutron?
1 mass, 0 charge
Mass and charge of an electron?
1/2000 mass, -1 charge
What is the mass number?
Top number - total of protons and neutrons
What is the atomic number?
Bottom number - number of protons
How many electrons are in an atom?
Number of electron equals number of protons
What are molecules?
Groups of atoms
What are elements?
Elements consist of one type of atom only
What are compounds?
A substance that’s made of two or more different elements which are chemically bonded together
What are mixtures?
A substance that’s made of two or more different elements which are NOT chemically bonded together
What is filtration used for?
Separating an insoluble solid from a liquid
What is crystallisation used for?
Separating a soluble solid from a solution
What is simple distillation used for?
Separating a liquid from a solution
What is fractional distillation used for?
Separating a mixture of liquids