C1 - Atomic Structure Flashcards
What is the relative charge of a proton?
+1
What is the relative charge of a neutron?
0
What is the relative charge of a electron?
-1
What is the relative mass of a neutron?
1
What is the relative mass of a proton?
1
What is the relative mass of a electron?
negligible (almost zero or 1/2000)
What is an element?
A substance made of only one type of atom
What is a compound?
A substance made of two or more types of atom/element
What is a mixture?
Two or more substances together but not chemically bonded
What does the relative atomic mass of an atom tell us?
The number of protons and neutrons added together
What does the atomic number of an atom tell us?
The number of protons
Why are atoms neutral in charge?
They have they same number of protons and electons
How can you separate a solid from a liquid?
Filter using filter paper and a funnel
How can you separate two liquids from each other?
Distillation - heat the liquids in a flask until the one with the lower boiling point evaporates and then use a condenser to collect in a different container.
How can you get salt crystals from salt water
Crystallisation - heat the salt water in an evaporating dish using a Bunsen burner. When the water starts to boil turn off the Bunsen burner and leave the water to evaporate