The Structure of the Atom (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Particles orbiting the nucleus
Particles orbiting the nucleus
Electrons
Charge of electrons
Charge of electrons
Negative (-1)
Particles in the nucleus
Particles in the nucleus
Protons and neutrons
Charge of protons
Charge of protons
Positive (+1)
Charge of neutrons
Charge of neutrons
Neutral (0)
Overall charge of the nucleus
Overall charge of the nucleus
Positive
Location of electrons
Location of electrons
Orbits (shells)
Why atoms have no overall charge
Why atoms have no overall charge
Number of electrons = 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
Atom that gained or lost an electron
Atom that gained or lost an electron
Ion
Ion type when atom gains an electron
Ion type when atom gains an electron
Negative ion
Ion type when atom loses an electron
Ion type when atom loses an electron
Positive ion