The Atomic World (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Scientific model
Scientific model
Tool to understand things not directly observable
Atomic number ()
Atomic number ()
Number of protons in atom
Mass number ()
Mass number ()
Total protons + neutrons
Isotopes
Isotopes
Same protons, different neutrons
Ions
Ions
Atoms that gained/lost electrons; have charge
No. of neutrons formula
No. of neutrons formula
Nucleus mass %
Nucleus mass %
99.97% of atom's mass
Electron charge
Electron charge
Nucleons
Nucleons
Protons & neutrons in nucleus
Rutherford's gold foil result
Rutherford's gold foil result
Atoms mostly empty space, dense nucleus
