Sub atomic particles Flashcards
What two sub-atomic particles does the nucleus of the atoms consist of?
Proton
Neutron
Where are the electrons in an atom?
Occupy a space somewhere outside the nucleus
What are the three sub-atomic particles?
Proton
Neutron
Electron
What is the charge of a proton?
+1
What is the charge of a neutron?
0
What is the charge of an electron?
- 1
What is the mass of a proton?
1
What is the mass of a neutron?
1
What is the mass of an electron?
1/1800
What are protons and electron the same in?
Magnitude
What are protons and electrons different in?
Sign
What must an atom have the same number of electrons as?
Protons
Are all atoms neutral?
Yes
How would the nucleus of an atom be described as?
Tiny
Extremely dense
Most of the atom is empty space between what two things?
Nucleus
Electron shell