Atomic structure ( checklist) Flashcards
principles of chemistry
1
Q
what is an atom
A
The smallest particle of an element that contains electrons surrounding a nucleus containing protons and neutrons
2
Q
what is a molecule
A
more than one atom chemically bonded together
3
Q
example of a molecule (oxygen)
A
O₂
4
Q
example of atom (oxygen)
A
O
5
Q
protons are found in the
A
nucleus
6
Q
neutron is found in the
A
nucleus
7
Q
electrons are found in the
A
shells
8
Q
protons have a relative atomic mass of
A
1
9
Q
electrons have a relative atomic mass of
A
1/ 1840
10
Q
neutrons have a relative atomic mass of
A
1
11
Q
protons have a charge of
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+1
12
Q
electrons have a charge of
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-1
13
Q
neutrons have a charge of
A
0
14
Q
atomic number is the
A
number of protons in the atom
15
Q
mass number is the
A
The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom