Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
State the charge of the particles of an atom, (proton, neutron & electrons)
A
proton +1
neutron 0
electron -1
2
Q
State the relative mass of the particles of an atom, (proton, neutron & electrons)
A
proton 1
neutron 1
electrons 1/1840
3
Q
what is a proton number
A
the proton number is the number of protons in the atom
4
Q
what is a nucleon number
A
the nucleon number of an atom is the total number of protons and neutrons
5
Q
The no. of protons = no. of electrons in an atom, true or false
A
TRUE!
6
Q
Describe the structure of an atom
A
the nucleus of the atom contains protons and neutrons while electrons orbit around in electron shells.
7
Q
what is a mass number?
A
number of protons and neutrons, same as nucleon number
8
Q
what is an atomic number?
A
number of protons, same as proton number
