Chem/Phys Flash Cards

What are Protons?

Positive particle that is found in the nucleus of every atom


What are Neutrons?

Neutral particle that is found in the nucleus of every atom


What are Electrons?

Negative particle that is found outside one layer of the Protons and Neutrons


Subatomic Particle(s) that determines the element

Protons determine what the element is going to be


Two particles that are important in determining the mass of an atom

Protons and Electrons


Two particles that are important in determining the charge of an atom

Protons and Electrons


What does the number on the top left of the subatomic element represent?

Atom's mass which is determined by protons and neutrons


What does the number on the top right of the subatomic element represents?

Atom's charge which is determined by protons and electrons