Atoms - P4 Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three subatomic particles that make up an atom.
A
Proton
Neutron
Electron
2
Q
What is the:
Proton number?)
Nucleon number?)
A
The proton number states how many proton an element has therefore showing what the element is.
The nucleon number is the total number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus.
3
Q
What is an isotope?
A
Isotopes are forms of an element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
