click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
AtomicStructure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proton | carries a single positive charge |
| Neutron | carries no electrical charge |
| Electron | carries a single negative charge |
| Nucleus | Central part of the atom Composed of protons and neutrons |
| Atomic Number | Number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of a specific element |
| Atomic Weight | The number of protons plus the number of neutrons in one atom |
| Isotopes | atoms with the same atomic numbers but with different atomic weights |