Basic Atomic Structure Flashcard

Front

How do you calculate the total number of neutrons in an atom?

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Mass # - Atomic # (M - A = N)

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What particle in an atom has a positive charge?

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Proton

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Which particle is found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Neutron

Front

What particle in an atom has no charge?

Back

Neutron

Front

Which particle is found in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus?

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Electron

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive charge (+)

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

No charge (neutral)

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative charge (-)

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the mass number of an element?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.