The Structure of the Atom (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What two main parts make up the structure of an atom?
What two main parts make up the structure of an atom?
Nucleus and orbits
Which two particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
Which two particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
Protons and neutrons
What is the charge on a proton?
What is the charge on a proton?
Positive (+1)
What is the charge on a neutron?
What is the charge on a neutron?
Neutral (0)
What is the overall charge of the nucleus?
What is the overall charge of the nucleus?
Positive
Where are electrons located in an atom?
Where are electrons located in an atom?
In orbits (shells)
What is the charge on an electron?
What is the charge on an electron?
Negative (-1)
What is the relative mass of both a proton and a neutron?
What is the relative mass of both a proton and a neutron?
1
What is the relative mass of an electron?
What is the relative mass of an electron?
0.0005
Why do atoms have no overall charge?
Why do atoms have no overall charge?
Number of electrons equals protons
What is formed when an atom gains or loses an electron?
What is formed when an atom gains or loses an electron?
An ion
What type of ion is formed when an atom gains an electron?
What type of ion is formed when an atom gains an electron?
Negative ion