Atomic Structure

Front

What determines what element an atom is?

Back

The number of protons.

Front

What is the smallest particle of an element?

Back

Atom.

Front

What are subatomic particles with a positive charge?

Back

Protons.

Front

What is the atomic mass of Fluorine (F)?

Back

19.

Front

In an atom, the number of protons is equal to the number of ____________.

Back

Electrons.

Front

What are the three main subatomic particles?

Back

Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Front

What is the charge of neutrons?

Back

Neutral.

Front

Where are protons located in an atom?

Back

In the nucleus.

Front

What is the overall charge of an atom?

Back

Neutral, because the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

Front

What is the mass of a proton compared to an electron?

Back

A proton is approximately 1836 times more massive than an electron.