Particles (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards

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Constituents of the atom
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Collective term for protons & neutrons

Nucleons

Where electrons orbit in an atom

Shells or energy levels

Proton charge (C)

+1.6×1019+1.6 \times 10^{-19} C

Electron charge (C)

1.6×1019-1.6 \times 10^{-19} C

Specific charge formula

ChargeMass\frac{\text{Charge}}{\text{Mass}}

Proton number (ZZ) definition

Number of protons in an atom

Nucleon number (AA) definition

Total number of protons and neutrons

Nuclide notation format

ZAX^A_Z X where AA=nucleon number, ZZ=proton number, XX=element symbol

Isotopes definition

Same element with same protons but different neutrons

Carbon-14 use

Carbon dating of organic materials

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