Atoms, isotopes and ions (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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What matter is made of
What matter is made of
Tiny particles called atoms
Three particle types in atoms
Three particle types in atoms
Protons, neutrons, electrons
Proton charge & location
Proton charge & location
Positively charged, in nucleus
Neutron charge & location
Neutron charge & location
Neutral (no charge), in nucleus
Electron charge & location
Electron charge & location
Negatively charged, orbit nucleus
What's same in atoms of same element
What's same in atoms of same element
Number of protons
Definition of isotopes
Definition of isotopes
Atoms of same element with different neutron numbers
Why isotopes have different masses
Why isotopes have different masses
Different neutron numbers add different weight
How positive ions form
How positive ions form
Atom loses electrons
How negative ions form
How negative ions form
Atom gains electrons
Why neutral atoms have no charge
Why neutral atoms have no charge
Equal protons and electrons
Radiation types that remove electrons
Radiation types that remove electrons
UV rays, X-rays, gamma rays
What never changes in ion formation
What never changes in ion formation
Number of protons