Atomic Theory
What is the basic unit of matter called?
Atom
Where are the neutrons located in an atom?
Inside the nucleus.
What subatomic particle orbits the nucleus?
Electrons
How do you find the atomic number of an element or atom?
Count the number of protons
The idea that atoms are the smallest unit of matter that cannot be divided into smaller pieces was Dalton's what?
atomic theory
You find these in a probability cloud around the nucleus
electron
What makes up all of the universe by combining in different ways and are constantly reused and recombined in different ways to make EVERYTHING
Atoms
How do you find the mass number of an element or atom?
Add the total of protons and neutrons. Thats the mass of the atom
Which scientist's atomic model represents how planets orbit the sun?
Niels Bohr
Which subatomic particles are considered to have mass
Protons, neutrons
Why do we update and modify theories like the atomic theory?
New evidence often from new technology
How many electrons are in potassium?
19
Which scientist is known for discovering the electron?
J.J. Thomson
What is an isotope?
The same element with a different number of neutrons.
If a normal atom has 17 electrons, which element is it? Double points if you can tell me how many nuetrons it has
Chlorine
If the atomic number of an atom is 84 and it has 39 neutrons, what is it's mass number?
123
Which scientist is known for coming up with the basics of the atomic theory?
John Dalton
What is the charge of a neutron?
0 (neutral)
Swap points with another team, your welcome
Sucks to suck
How do you find the number of neutrons in an atom?
Mass # - # of protons (or atomic #)