Atomic Structure And The Periodic Table Flashcards
(19 cards)
What does the relative atomic mass contain (top number) ?
Protons and neutrons
What does the atomic number (bottom number) contain ?
Protons and also electrons
What’s the charge of a proton ?
+1
Whats the charge of a neutron ?
0
What’s the charge of an electron ?
-1
Whats the mass of a proton ?
1
Whats the mass of a neutron ?
1
What’s the mass of a electron ?
0
Whats the only things can change the protons and neutrons in the nucleus ?
Nuclear radiation
Whats the equation for uncertainty ?
Uncertainty = range / 2
Whats the chemical symbol for sodium ?
Na
Whats a mixture ?
Two substances not chemically combined
Was two things do you need to filter insoluble solids from a solution ?
Filter paper
Filter tunnel
How do you do crystallisation ?
- Put solution in evaporating Basin and heat over bunsen burner
- The crystals will form at the bottom over a water bath
- Dry the salts and leave to cool
What’s an isotope ?
An atom elements with the same atomic number but a different mass number
What are transition metals ?
They have high melting points and densities, and are strong and hard. They form coloured compounds and act as catalysts
E.g
Magnesium
Iron
Cobalt
Who created the periodic table ?
Mendeleev
What are the properties of metals ?
High melting and boiling
Malleable
Good conductor
What’s the properties of non metals ?
Low melting and boiling point
Brittle
Poor conductor