Atomic Structure
Element
A substance that can’t be split simpler by chemical means
Atom
- Smallest particle of an element that still has it’s properties
- Smallest measurement you can take
- Greek word for can not be cut
Inside an atom
Subatomic particles:
- Protons
- Neutrons
- Electrons
\
| <<Name<< | <<Location<< | <<Size<< | <<Charge<< |
|---|---|---|---|
| [[Protons[[ | Nucleus | 1 unit | Positive + |
| [[Neutrons[[ | Nucleus | 1 unit | Neutral |
| [[Electrons[[ | Orbit | 1/1840 of a unit | Negative - |
\
Balance
Equal number of protons and neutrons => for every positive there must be a negative