C1 Atoms & Elements Flashcards
1
Q
Charge on a neutron?
A
No charge. They’re neutral.
2
Q
What’s in the middle of an atom?
A
The protons and neutrons.
3
Q
Do atoms have an overall charge?
A
No! They’re neutral
4
Q
Number of protons is always equal to what?
A
The number of electrons
5
Q
How is an ion formed?
A
When some electrons are added or removed and the atom becomes charged.
6
Q
What determines what type of atom an atom is?
A
The number of protons in the nucleus
7
Q
What is an element?
A
A substance that only contains one type of atom.
8
Q
What do the electrons in an atom do?
A
Move around the nucleus
Negatively charged
Occupy the shells around the nucleus
