The Atomic World (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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The Atomic World
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Scientific model

Tool to understand things not directly observable

Atomic number (ZZ)

Number of protons in atom

Mass number (AA)

Total protons + neutrons

Isotopes

Same protons, different neutrons

Ions

Atoms that gained/lost electrons; have charge

No. of neutrons formula

AZA - Z

Nucleus mass %

99.97% of atom's mass

Electron charge

1-1

Nucleons

Protons & neutrons in nucleus

Rutherford's gold foil result

Atoms mostly empty space, dense nucleus

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