Structure of the Atom (Junior Cert Science): Flashcards

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Structure of the Atom
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Definition of an atom

Smallest particle of an element with all its properties

Three types of subatomic particles

Protons, neutrons, electrons

Charge and location of protons

Positive charge, in nucleus

Charge and location of neutrons

No charge (neutral), in nucleus

Charge and location of electrons

Negative charge, in electron cloud

Relative mass: proton vs neutron vs electron

11 unit, 11 unit, 11840\frac{1}{1840} unit

Atomic number definition

Number of protons in the nucleus

Formula for mass number

Number of protons + number of neutrons

Formula to find number of neutrons

Mass number - atomic number

Nuclear formula: position of mass number

Top left of element symbol

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