atoms Flashcards
1
Q
what are isotopes
A
atoms of an element with a different number of neutrons
2
Q
what are cations
A
positively charged ion
3
Q
what are anions
A
negatively charged ions
4
Q
pros and cons of electron microscope
A
pros
a lot better quality when compared to light microscope
great magnification
cons
expensive
very big and hard to move
specimens need to be coated in a thin layer of iron
5
Q
pros and cons of a light microscope
A
pros
lightweigt
relatively cheap
cons
quality cannot be made better or adjusted
not great magnification
6
Q
formula for magnification
A
magnification=size of image/real size of image