Chemistry- atoms (year 9) Flashcards
What do atoms contain?
Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
protons have a charge of…
+1
Neutrons have a charge of…
0
Electrons have a charge of…
-1
protons and neutrons have a relative mass of…
1
electrons have a relative mass of…
0
Where is the nucleus located?
In the middle of the atom
What does the nucleus contain?
Protons and neutrons with a positive charge
Where does the electrons go?
They move around the nucleus in electron shells
Are atoms neutral?
yes
What does all atoms have?
The same number of protons and electrons
What does an ion with a 2- charge have?
2 more electrons than protons
What does the nuclear symbol of an atom tell you?
its atomic number and mass number
What does the atomic number tell you?
How many protons there are
What does the mass number tell you?
The total number of protons and neutrons in the atom