Atoms And Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What does the nucleus contain
A
Protons and neutrons
2
Q
What is the charge of a neutron
A
0
3
Q
What is the charge of the nucleus
A
Positive
4
Q
What is the charge of electrons
A
Negative
5
Q
What is the overall charge of atoms
A
They don’t have one, they’re neutral
6
Q
Why do atoms have no overall charge
A
Use the number of protons = the number of electrons
7
Q
What is a compound
A
When two atoms chemically bond
8
Q
What is ionic bonding between
A
A metal and a non metal
9
Q
How can we remember ionic bonding
A
L LOSE E ELECTRON P POSITIVE G GAIN E ELECTRON N NEGATIVE
10
Q
What does covalent bonding include
A
Between two non metals
11
Q
How do we remember covalent bonding
A
SHARING electrons
