Chemistry Flashcard Part 1 (Periodic Table)

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What charge do electrons have?

Back

Electrons have a negative charge.

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What is a proton?

Back

A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle.

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What charge do neutrons have?

Back

Neutrons have no charge (neutral).

Front

How is an element's identity determined?

Back

An element's identity is determined by the number of protons it has.

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

Back

The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutrons have a neutral charge.

Front

What subatomic particle is found in the nucleus and has a positive charge?

Back

Proton.

Front

What is the relationship between protons and atomic number?

Back

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Electrons have a negative charge.

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What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

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The atomic number determines the position of an element in the periodic table.