The Structure of the Atom (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

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The Structure of the Atom
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Charge of electrons

Negative (-1)

Overall charge of nucleus

Positive

Particles in the nucleus

Protons and neutrons

Charge of protons

Positive (+1)

Charge of neutrons

Neutral (0)

Particles in orbits (shells)

Electrons

Relative mass of proton

1

Relative mass of neutron

1

Relative mass of electron

0.0005

Why atoms have no overall charge

Number of electrons = number of protons

What forms when atom gains/loses electron

Ion

Ion type when atom gains electron

Negative ion

Ion type when atom loses electron

Positive ion

Location of electrons in atom

Orbits (shells)

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