Atoms & Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What does a nucleus contain?
A
Protons and Neutrons.
2
Q
What charge do protons have?
A
Positive.
3
Q
What charge do neutrons have?
A
No charge.
4
Q
What overall charge does a nucleus have?
A
Positive.
5
Q
What charge do electrons have?
A
Negative.
6
Q
What charge does an atom have?
A
No overall charge - neutral.
7
Q
Number of protons equals what?
A
Number of electrons.
8
Q
What happens if an electron is added or removed to the atom?
A
Atoms becomes charged - ion.
9
Q
What do elements consist of?
A
One type of atom.
