BONDING: Atomic Model Flashcards
Where in the atom are protons found?
In the nucleus
What is the relative atomic mass of a proton?
1 or 1.67 x 10^-27 kg
What is the relative charge of a proton?
+1 or +1.60 x 10^-19 C
What is the atomic number of an atom?
The amount of protons it contains
Where in the atom are electrons found?
In fixed orbits around the nucleus
What is the relative atomic mass of an electron?
1/2000 or 9.11 x 10^-31 kg
What is the relative charge of an electron?
-1 or 1.60 x 10^-19 C
What is the total number of electrons equal to?
The total number of protons (therefore atoms have no overall electric charge)
Where in the atom are neutrons found?
In the nucleus
What is the relative atomic mass of a neutron?
1
What is the relative charge of a neutron?
0