What is an atom?
• An atom is the smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of that element.
What are the names of the subatomic particles?
Protons, neutron,electrons
Where is the neutron situated int he atom?
Nucleus
What is the relative charge of the neutron?
It has no charge
What is the relative mass of the neutron?
1
Where is the electron situated in the atom?
Outside the nucleus
What is the relative charge of the electron?
_
What is the relative mass of the electron?
1/1840
Where is the proton situated in the atom?
In the shells of the nucleus
What is the relative charge of the proton?
+
What is the relative mass of the proton?
1
What are subatomic particles?
A particle found inside the atom