Chemistry atoms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the smallest part of an element that can exist?
A
An atom
2
Q
What are atoms made of?
A
Protons, neutrons and electrons
3
Q
Why are atoms different?
A
Each element has its own set of atoms, this means they will have different types of neutrons, protons and electrons
4
Q
Why is gold heavy than aluminium?
A
Gold’s atomic number is 197 and aluminiums atomic number is 27, the higher the number, the heavier it is
