Unit 5.1 Flashcards
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?
Heavy
What is the mass of a neutron?
Heavy
What is the mass of a electron?
Almost zero
Where are the protons located?
In the nucleus
Where are the neutrons located?
In the nucleus
Where are the electrons located?
Outside of the nucleus
What is the role of the proton?
Determines the identity of the atom
What is the role of the neutron?
Holds the protons together in the nucleus.
What is the role of the electron?
Responsible for reactivity.
What is the definition of isotope?
Different atoms of the same element.
Which charges attract each other and which ones repel?
Repel = Positive Positive, Negative Negative
Attract = Negative Postive
What is the relationship between coulombic attraction and amount of charge?
Direct. If the attraction increases then so will the charge by the same amount.