Atomic Structure and Chemistry Flashcard

Front

Which three particles make up all atoms?

Back

Protons, neutrons, electrons

Front

Where are electrons located in an atom?

Back

Orbiting around the nucleus

Front

Which particle is smallest in size?

Back

Electron

Front

What is the charge on a neutron?

Back

Neutral

Front

Which subatomic particle determines the identity of an element?

Back

Proton

Front

Oxygen has atomic number 8 and mass number 16. How many neutrons does it have?

Back

8

Front

An atom with atomic number 12 will have:

Back

12 protons and 12 electrons

Front

What is the atomic number of chlorine?

Back

17

Front

Which statement best describes an ion?

Back

Same protons but different electrons

Front

Which of these is an isotope of carbon? Options: Carbon-12 and carbon-14, Carbon and oxygen, Carbon-12 and nitrogen-14, Carbon dioxide

Back

Carbon-12 and carbon-14