General Questions For Atomic Test Flashcards
Atoms are made up of three particles, what are they?
Protons, neutrons, electrons
Where are protons and neutrons located?
In the nucleus of the atom
What charge do protons have?
Positive
What charge do neutrons have?
No charge
What charge do electrons have?
Negative
How many elements are there?
118
Where does the mass hold?
In protons and neutrons
What are atoms?
The smallest particle that matter is made of
What is an element?
A substance that cannot be broken down any more and has atoms with the same number of protons
What does the atomic number mean?
How many protons there are in an atom
What are rows?
Periods
What are columns?
Groups
What is the electron configuration?
When we record how many electrons are in each shell
What is a compound?
When 2 or more elements combine
What is a mixture?
A substance consisting of 2 or more elements that are not chemically bonded