Finding Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons Flashcards
1
Q
How do you find the number of neutrons in the nucleus?
A
To find the number of neutrons you subtract the number of protons from the atomic mass
2
Q
How do you find the number of electrons in an atom?
A
The number of electrons are the same as the number of protons in the nucleus
3
Q
What does the atomic number represent?
A
The number of protons in the nucleus
4
Q
How do you find the number of protons in the nucleus?
A
The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus
