Structure of the Atom

Front

What is the atomic number of Boron?

Back

5

Front

What subatomic particle has a positive charge?

Back

Proton

Front

What subatomic particle has no charge?

Back

Neutron

Front

What subatomic particle has a negative charge?

Back

Electron

Front

How many neutrons are in a Boron atom?

Back

6 (Boron has an atomic mass of 11 and an atomic number of 5, so 11 - 5 = 6)

Front

What is the mass of a proton compared to a neutron?

Back

They have approximately the same mass.

Front

What is the role of electrons in an atom?

Back

Electrons are involved in chemical bonding and determine the atom's charge.

Front

What is the nucleus of an atom?

Back

The nucleus is the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

Front

What is the difference between atomic mass and atomic number?

Back

Atomic number is the number of protons, while atomic mass is the total number of protons and neutrons.

Front

What is an isotope?

Back

Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.