Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is proton number?
A
Proton number of an atom refers to the number of protons in the atom.
2
Q
What is nucleon number?
A
Nucleon number of an atom is the total number of protons and neutrons in the atom.
3
Q
What are isotopes?
A
They are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and electrons, but different numbers of neutrons.
