Atomic stucture Flashcards
-Describe the structure of an atom -Name and Identify the three particles in an atom
What are the three particles in an atom?
Protons, Neutrons and Electrons.
Where are the Protons located in an atom?
The protons are located within the nucleus.
Where are the Neutrons located in an atom?
The neutrons are located within the nucleus of an atom.
What do the Electrons do in an atom.
The Electrons orbits the nucleus.
What charge do Protons have?
Protons have a positive charge.
What charge do Neutrons have?
Neutrons have no electrical charge.
What charge do Electrons have?
Electrons have a Negative charge.
What size are Protons?
Protons are large Particles
What size are Neutrons?
Neutrons are Large particles
What size are Electrons?
Electrons are small particles
What is Mass number?
Mass number is the number of protons and Neutrons in an Atom
What is Atomic Number?
Atomic Number is the of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
