The Structure of the Atom (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Overall charge of the nucleus
Overall charge of the nucleus
Positive
Main parts of an atom
Main parts of an atom
Nucleus and orbits (shells)
Particles in the nucleus
Particles in the nucleus
Protons and neutrons
Charge of a proton
Charge of a proton
+1 (positive)
Charge of a neutron
Charge of a neutron
0 (neutral/no charge)
Location of electrons
Location of electrons
Orbits (shells)
Charge of an electron
Charge of an electron
-1 (negative)
Why atoms have no overall charge
Why atoms have no overall charge
Number of electrons equals number of protons
Relative mass of a proton
Relative mass of a proton
1
Relative mass of a neutron
Relative mass of a neutron
1
Relative mass of an electron
Relative mass of an electron
0.0005
When an atom gains an electron
When an atom gains an electron
Negative ion
When an atom loses an electron
When an atom loses an electron
Positive ion