Atoms, elements and compounds COPY Flashcards
What is the relative charge of a proton?
+1
What is the relative charge of a neutron?
no charge
What is the relative charge of an electron?
-1
What is the relative mass of a proton?
1
What is the relative mass of a neutron?
1
What is the relative mass of an electron?
0.00054 (1/2000)
What is a proton number?
number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
What is a nucleon (mass) number?
total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
What are isotopes?
atoms of the same element which have the same proton number but a different nucleon number
Why do isotopes have the same properties?
they have the same number of electrons in their outer shell
What are the two types of isotopes?
radioactive
non radioactive
What is a medical use of radioisotopes?
Sterilizing equipment
Cancer treatment
What is an industrial use of radioisotopes?
Checking for oil leaks in pipelines
What is an element?
A substance made of one type of atom
What is a mixture?
substance contains two or more elements or compounds that are not chemically bonded together