The Subatomic Particles Flashcards
1
Q
an electron has an electric charge of
A
-1
2
Q
a proton has an electric charge of
A
+1
3
Q
what is the electric charge of neutrons?
A
neutral
4
Q
A
X if x represents an element,
Z what is A?
A
Mass number
5
Q
A
X if x represents an element,
Z what is Z?
A
Atomic Number
6
Q
16 O is oxygen, what is the
O atomic number?
8
A
Z=8
7
Q
16 O is oxygen, what is the
O mass number?
8
A
A=16
8
Q
16 O is oxygen, what is the
O number of protons?
8
A
Z=8 so Protons = 8
9
Q
16 O is oxygen, what is the
O number of electrons?
8
A
Z=8 so Electrons = 8
10
Q
16 O is oxygen, what is the
O number of neutrons?
8
A
A - Z = n
16 - 8 = 8
neutrons = 8
