L10 | ATOMIC STRUCTURES | Atomic structures Flashcards

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1
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What are atoms are made up of?

A

Protons, neutrons, and electrons

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Protons

A

positive electrical charge

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3
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Neutrons

A

neutral electric charge (neither negative nor positive)

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Electrons

A

a negatively charged subatomic particle

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5
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What is a atom composed of?

A
  • nucleus
  • space around the nucleus
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6
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What is the nucleus made up of?

A

protons (+) & neutrons

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What is the space around the nucleus made up of?

A

electrons (-)

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What is the charge of a nucleus?

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Positive (+)

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9
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How do you work out the mass of a atom?

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Mass = Protons + Neatrons

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Atomic Number?

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Is the number of protons.

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11
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What does AZE stand for?

A

Atomic mass number (A)
Atomic number (Z)
Type of Atom (E)

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What happens if electrons are added to an atom?

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The atom will become more negative (anion).

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What happens if electrons are taken away?

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Then the atom will become more positive (cation).

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