Chemistry Yr 9 EOY Atomic Structure Flashcards

1
Q

In an atom, what surrounds the nucleus?

A

It is surrounded by electrons arranged in shells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What do the nuclei of all atoms contain?

A

Protons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The nuclei of most atoms also contain…

A

Neutrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Protons and electrons have…

A

Electrical charges that are equal and opposite

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Protons are…

A

Positive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Neutrons are…

A

Neutral

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Electrons are…

A

Negative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The number of protons in an atom of an element is it’s…

A

Atomic number

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

All atoms of a given element have the same…

A

Number of protons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Atoms of different elements have different…

A

Numbers of protons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

An atom contains an equal…

A

Number of protons and electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Since protons and electrons have equal and opposite charges, this means that atoms…

A

Have no overall electrical charge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly