Nuclear Physics Flashcards

Front

What charge does the nucleus of an atom carry?

Back

Positive.

Front

Which experiment supported the nuclear model of the atom?

Back

Rutherford’s gold foil experiment.

Front

Who proposed the nuclear model of the atom?

Back

Rutherford.

Front

Which subatomic particle has a relative charge of +1?

Back

Proton.

Front

Which subatomic particle determines the element’s identity?

Back

Proton.

Front

Which type of ion is formed when an atom loses electrons?

Back

Positive ion (cation).

Front

What is another term for the proton number of an atom?

Back

Atomic number.

Front

What is another term for the nucleon number of an atom?

Back

Mass number.

Front

What name is given to the particles that make up the nucleus?

Back

Nucleons (protons and neutrons).

Front

What is the nucleon number of an atom with 8 protons and 8 neutrons?

Back

16.