Subatomic Particles-Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Which number is the Atomic number and the formula mass?
A
The smaller number is the Atomic number (number of protons) BOTTOM
whereas TOP is Formula Mass
2
Q
What is the atomic number?
A
Number of protons.
3
Q
What is the atomic mass?
A
sum of protons and neutrons.
4
Q
Atoms must always have equal numbers of protons and….
A
Electrons.