Structure of the Atom (Junior Cert Science): Flashcards
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Definition of an atom
Definition of an atom
Smallest particle of an element with all its properties
Three types of subatomic particles
Three types of subatomic particles
Protons, neutrons, electrons
Charge and location of protons
Charge and location of protons
Positive charge, in nucleus
Charge and location of neutrons
Charge and location of neutrons
No charge (neutral), in nucleus
Charge and location of electrons
Charge and location of electrons
Negative charge, in electron cloud
Relative mass: proton vs neutron vs electron
Relative mass: proton vs neutron vs electron
unit, unit, unit
Atomic number definition
Atomic number definition
Number of protons in the nucleus
Formula for mass number
Formula for mass number
Number of protons + number of neutrons
Formula to find number of neutrons
Formula to find number of neutrons
Mass number - atomic number
Nuclear formula: position of mass number
Nuclear formula: position of mass number
Top left of element symbol
