Structure of the Nucleus (Leaving Cert Physics): Flashcards
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Particles found in the nucleus
Particles found in the nucleus
Protons and neutrons
Atomic number ()
Atomic number ()
Number of protons in nucleus
Mass number ()
Mass number ()
Total protons + neutrons in nucleus
Formula for number of neutrons
Formula for number of neutrons
Isotopes
Isotopes
Atoms with same protons, different neutrons
Nucleons
Nucleons
Collective term for protons and neutrons
Relative charge of proton
Relative charge of proton
Charge of neutron
Charge of neutron
(neutral)
Location of electrons
Location of electrons
Orbiting the nucleus
Mass of proton vs electron
Mass of proton vs electron
Proton is about 2000 times heavier
What determines an element's identity
What determines an element's identity
Number of protons (atomic number)
Deuterium
Deuterium
Hydrogen isotope with 1 proton and 1 neutron
In notation , what are and ?
In notation , what are and ?
= mass number, = atomic number
Alternative name for mass number
Alternative name for mass number
Nucleon number