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Kenyons Atom stack
Qustions on the atomic structure
Question | Answer |
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How many distinct particles make up an atom? | Three |
What are the names of the three particles? | Protons, nuetrons and electrons. |
Where are protons found? | At the center of the atom? |
what is the electric charge on a proton? | a +1 charge |
What is the approximate mass on a proton? | 1 amu |
Where is a neutron found in a atom? | at the center of the atom |
What is the neutrons main job? | To hold the protons together. |
What is the electric charge on a neutron? | There is no charge. |
Where is an electron found in an atom? | It is in constant movement. |
What is the mass on a electron? | Virtually nothing |
What is the charge on an electron? | a -1 charge |
If an atom is neutral, what do you know about the number of protons compared to the number of electrons? | They will be the same |