Atomic Structure

Question 1

What are the primary parts of an atom?

Answer 1

• Proton (p, +1)
• Neutron (n)
• Electron (e, -1)

Question 2

How do the shells surrounding the nucleus get labelled,
and how many electrons maximum are in each?

Answer 2

• K –> no more than 2 electrons
• L –> no more than 8 electrons
• M –> no more than 18 electrons
• N –> no more than 32 electrons
• O –> no more than 50 electrons
• maximum 18 shells to “Q” shell

Question 3

What letter represents an Atomic Number?

(Hint: It’s a zinger.)

Answer 3

(Z)

Question 4

What are some characteristics of Ion Pairs?

Answer 4

• consist of a neg. and a pos. ion with charges of the same magnitude
• pose serious health hazards within blood cells and tissues

Question 5

What letter represents a Mass Number?

(Hint: You can kiss someone’s.)

Answer 5

(A)