Atoms: Electrons,Neutrons,Protons Flashcards

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1
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What charge does electrons have ?

A

A negative charge

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2
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What charge does a proton have ?

A

A positive charge

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3
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What charge does a neutron have?

A

None

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4
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In an atom, what gravitates around the nucleus?

A

Electrons

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5
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What does not contribute to an atoms mass, and why?

A

Electrons, because the are very light

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6
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What are valence electrons?

A

They’re elections on the last shell

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7
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Protons and neutrons are held by what type of energy?

A

Nuclear energy

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8
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How do u find the number of neutrons in a atom ?

A

Atomic mass - # protons

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9
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How do find the number of protons an atoms has ?

A

By looking at its atomic number

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10
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How do u find the number of electrons an atoms has ?

A

By looking at its atomic number

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11
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Neutrons make the atom ?

A

Stable

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