C2 Atomic Structure Flashcards
A carbon atom has 6 protons how many electrons will it have?
6
What is the charge on a proton?
+1
What is a compound?
Substance containing 2 or more elements chemically bonded together
Draw the electron structure of a Lithium atom.
How do you calculate the number of protons in an element?
Atomic number
What subatomic particles are in the nucleus in an atom?
Protons and neutrons
What subatomic particle goes around the nucleus in an atom?
Electrons
How do you calculate the number of neutrons in Lithium?
Mass number- atomic number = 7-3=4
What is the charge on an electron?
-1
What is the relative mass of a proton?
1
How many electrons has Lithium?
3
What is the mass number?
Number of protons and neutrons
How many outer electrons have the elements in group 6?
6
What is the electron configuration for Lithium?
2,1
How many electrons can occupy the second shell?
8