Chemistry: Atoms Flashcards
What is the charge of a proton?
Positive
What part of an atom is positive?
Proton
Where would you find a proton in an atom?
Nucleus
What is the charge of an electron?
Negative
What part of an atom is negative?
Electron
Where would you find an electron in an atom?
In Orbits/Shells
What is found in the orbits/shells of an atom?
Electrons
What is the charge of a neutron?
Neutral
What part of an atom is neutral?
Neutron
Where would you find a neutron in an atom?
Nucleus
What is found in the nucleus of an atom?
Neutrons and Protons.
How big is an electron compared to a proton?
1/2000 it’s mass. So small we don’t count it.
How big is a neutron compared to a proton?
They’re the same.
In standard atomic notation, what does A represent?
Atomic Mass
In standard atomic notation, what represents atomic mass?
A