Module 4 Flashcards
Standard average
Sum of all divided by quantity
(A + B ) / 2
Weighted average
Summation of percent by total . Percents must equal 100%
.80 (100) + .20 (359) =151.8
Subatomic particles categories
Neutrons , protons, and electrons
Nucleus size / mass
1/10,000 of a atom but is most of the atoms mass
Atomic Mass unit
u , weighs about 1.661 x 10 ^ 27
Subatomic properties
Protons (+1), Electrons (-1), Neutrons (0) .
Charge is defined as
-1.6 x 10 ^ -19 c = e
Relative sizes
Electron > proton/neutron
Nucleus > Atom
Atomic number
Symbol : Z (top # in table)
Is the number of protons in the nucleus
Protons
Determines the identity of the atom , electrons can change and it won’t effect the proton (-1)
Weighs 1.0073 u
Isotopes
The number of neutrons varies , but has the same number of protons and atomic number. Can be identified by the mass number
Neutrons
Determines the mass of the atom . If it changes it becomes a isotope
Weighs 1.0087 u
Mass number
The combination of :
Atomic number + Neutron
Proton + Neutron
Ions
The gaining or losing of electrons in atoms . Separated into Anions or Cations
Anion
When the atom gains electrons it becomes a negative charge.
Cation
When the atom loses electrons it becomes a positive charge .
Atomic Mass scale
Initially : Compared to Oxygen (O) which was 16 mass Units
Currently : Compared to Carbon (C - 12) with 12 mass units
Artificial Elements
All elements whose atomic number is greater then 92. The most stable isotope is shown on the table . Does not contribute to mass for natural elements
Periodic table structure
Similar characteristics are grouped
Vertical is properties, Horizontal is atomic number