Atoms Flashcards
(Q1)
1
Q
Atom
A
smallest part of an element w/ the same properties of the element
2
Q
What is the Nucleus of the atom?
A
center of an atom
3
Q
What particles are found in the Nucleus?
A
protons & neutrons
4
Q
Proton Charge
A
+1
5
Q
Proton Location
A
Inside Nucleus
6
Q
Proton Mass
A
1 amu
7
Q
Electron Charge
A
-1
8
Q
Electron Location
A
Outside Nucleus
9
Q
Electron Mass
A
0 amu
10
Q
Neutron Charge
A
0
11
Q
Neutron Location
A
Inside Nucleus
12
Q
Neutron Mass
A
1 amu
13
Q
Three facts about atomic numbers
A
- tells how many protons are in an atom
- always a whole number
- identifies an element on the periodic table
14
Q
How do you calculate the mass number of an individual atom?
A
protons + neutrons = mass number
