Atomic Theory Flashcards
The sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus are
Mass number
All atoms of the same element have the same (protons)
Atomic Number
Dense, positively-charged center of an atom is called
Nucleus
Scientist who discovered the electron using cathode ray tube experiments
Thomas
Negatively-charged subatomic particle that has negligible mass found outside the nucleus is called?
Electron
Positively charged subatomic particle that has mass of 1 amu resides in the nucleus
Proton
Atoms of the same element having the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons are called
Isotopes
Subatomic particle with a relative mass of 1 amu resides in the nucleus neutrally charged
Neutron
Conclusion of Rutherford’s experiments in which gold foil was bombarded with alpha particles
Atoms contain negatively charged particles called electrons
Greek philosopher who proposed a limit to the smallest particles of a substance; called atomos
Democritus
All of the following ideas from John Dalton are supported expect:
All matter is indivisible and indestructible.