Chemistry Flashcards
Which subatomic particles can be found inside the nuclei of an atom?
Protons and Neutrons
Relative mass of a Neutron
1
Relative mass of a Proton
1
Relative mass of an Electron
Very small
Relative charge of a Proton
+1
Relative charge of a Neutron
0
Relative charge of an Electron
-1
What is the atomic number?
The number of protons in an element
What is an isotope?
Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
When does an atom turn into an ion?
When it loses or gains electrons
Negatively charged ion
When an atom gains one or more electrons
Positively charged ion
When an atom loses one or more electrons
What are Group 1 elements also known as?
The Alkali metals
Are Group 1 metals very reactive?
Yes
Group 1 elements
Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Caesium, Francium