Particles Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleons
A
Protons + neutrons
2
Q
Isotopes
A
Have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
3
Q
Unit of specific charge
A
C/kg
3
Q
“specific” meaning
A
Amount of something per unit mass
4
Q
Specific charge (charge to mass ratio)
A
Charge / mass
5
Q
Do the electrons need to be included in specific charge calculations?
A
No, but it must be noted that their mass in negligable
6
Q
Use of specific charge
A
Identifying unknown particles
