Inside the atom Flashcards
Do protons have a positive or negative charge ?
Do protons have a positive or n
Is each atom the same ?
No each element is different because it’s made from its own kind of atom
The number of protons in an atom is called the..?
Atomic number
where is the neutron particle located and what charge is it?
The neutron is located in the nucleus and is neutrally charged
Where is the electron particle located and what charge is it?
The electron is located in the nucleus and is negatively charged
What makes up an atom?
In the centre of an atom there are protons and electrons there are also neutrons
All elements have a number called what?
An atomic number
Atoms are made up of what three particles?
Protons, neutrons and electrons
Where is the proton particle located and what charge is it?
The proton is located in the nucleus and is positively charged
What mass does a proton have?
Protons have a mass of one
What mass does a neutron have?
Neutrons have a mass of one
What mass does an electron have?
Electrons have no mass
What is atom mass?
The number of protons plus the number of electrons
What is the maximum amount of electrons in the first shell?
2
What is the maximum amount of electrons in the second shell?
8
