Chapter 1: Atoms and Elements Flashcards
What causes compounds with the same number of an element to have different properties? (i.e. beef fat and olive oil having the same number of carbon atoms)
the difference in structure
What are the steps of the scientific method?
observation, hypothesis, experiments, revision, and developing a theory
What are all elements composed of?
Atoms
What are the three parts of Dahlton’s Postulate?
- Each element is composed of atoms
- all atoms of the same element have the same properties and these properties differ between elements
- Elements combine in simple, whole number ratios to form compounds
What model did Thompson develop?
The plum pudding model
What model did Rutherford develop?
The gold foil model
Where is most of the mass of an atom located?
The nucleus (center)
What is most of an atom’s volume composed of?
empty space containing the electrons
What is the electric charge of an atom?
neutral
What is the abbreviation for a proton?
p+
What is the relative charge of a proton?
+1
What is the mass of a proton?
1.67X10^-27
Where are protons located?
in the nucleus
What is the abbreviation for a neutron?
n0
What is the relative charge of a neutron?
0
What is the mass of a neutron?
1.67X10^-27
Where are neutrons located?
in the nucleus
What is the abbreviation for an electron?
e-
What is the relative charge of an electron?
-1
What is the mass of an electron?
-1
Where are electrons located?
outside of the nucleus
What is Z?
atomic number and number of protons
what is A?
mass number (protons+neutrons)
What is X?
the atomic symbol (letter(s))
How do you calculate the mass number?
protons+neutrons
What is group 1?
alkali metals