Symbols and Atomic Number Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Symbol - definition.
A
One or two letter abbreviation taken from the element’s name.
Example - C for Carbon
2
Q
What is the Atomic Mass - definition.
A
The equivalent to the number of protons and neutrons in a atom
3
Q
What is a Atomic number - definition
A
The total number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
4
Q
What is mass number - definition
A
Same as Atomic number - is total number of protons and neutrons
