Chem 8.5 Proton number, Nucleon number, and Isotopes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Proton number?
A
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
2
Q
What is a Nucleon number?
A
The number of protons AND neutrons in an atom.
3
Q
What is the other name for the Proton number?
A
Atomic number
4
Q
What is the other name for the Nucleon number?
A
Mass number & Atomic mass
5
Q
What are isotopes?
A
Atoms of the same element with different number of neutrons.
