Flashcardizz 16

Front

What is the chemical symbol for Copper?

Back

Cu

Front

What is the central part of an atom called?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is a characteristic of electrons?

Back

They have negligible mass compared to protons and neutrons.

Front

What is the atomic mass of Gold?

Back

196.967

Front

What is the electrical charge of a neutron?

Back

neutral (0)

Front

What subatomic particle has a positive charge?

Back

Proton

Front

What subatomic particle has a negative charge?

Back

Electron

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

positive (+)

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

negative (-)

Front

What determines the atomic number of an element?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus.