Atomic Structure and Isotopes (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Flashcards

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Atomic Structure and Isotopes
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Atomic number (ZZ)

Number of protons in nucleus

Isotopes

Same element, different neutrons & masses

Mass number (AA) equals

Protons + neutrons

Neutrons calculation

A−ZA - Z

Proton relative charge

1+1+

Electron relative mass

11836\frac{1}{1836} (negligible)

Why are atoms neutral?

Equal protons and electrons

Ion

Charged atom, unequal protons & electrons

Cation

Positive ion, fewer electrons than protons

Isotopes' chemical properties

Identical (same electron number)

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