Help with Subatomic Particles - High School Chemistry
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Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
Electrons are notably smaller than nucleons (protons and neutrons), however, they have an equal amount of charge to protons. This is why an atom with the same amount of protons as electrons is considered electrically neutral.
The nucleus itself is positively charged, as the electrons are located relatively far away from the atomic center.
Electrons are notably smaller than nucleons (protons and neutrons), however, they have an equal amount of charge to protons. This is why an atom with the same amount of protons as electrons is considered electrically neutral.
The nucleus itself is positively charged, as the electrons are located relatively far away from the atomic center.
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Which of the following describes a nucleon?
Which of the following describes a nucleon?
A nucleon is defined as a particle that is found in the nucleus of an atom. The nucleus is composed of proton particles and neutron particles. These are densely bound together to form a nucleus; thus, these two subatomic particles are nucleons.
Electrons are found in a wide radius outside the nucleus, and are not considered nucleons.
A nucleon is defined as a particle that is found in the nucleus of an atom. The nucleus is composed of proton particles and neutron particles. These are densely bound together to form a nucleus; thus, these two subatomic particles are nucleons.
Electrons are found in a wide radius outside the nucleus, and are not considered nucleons.
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Where are electrons located in an atom?
Where are electrons located in an atom?
Electrons are located in an electron cloud, which surrounds a densely packed center known as the nucleus. The nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons. Note that the valence shell contains electrons, but only refers to the region of the electron cloud farthest from the nucleus.
The experiment that confirms the atom structure is Rutherford's gold foil experiment. In the experiment, alpha particles were directed toward a thin piece of gold foil and reflected radiation was detected. The result of the experiment showed very little reflection, and most of the radiation passed straight through the foil. The conclusion drawn was that the majority of atomic volume consists of a loose electron cloud, and only a small region is occupied by a dense nucleus capable of reflecting the alpha radiation.
Electrons are located in an electron cloud, which surrounds a densely packed center known as the nucleus. The nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons. Note that the valence shell contains electrons, but only refers to the region of the electron cloud farthest from the nucleus.
The experiment that confirms the atom structure is Rutherford's gold foil experiment. In the experiment, alpha particles were directed toward a thin piece of gold foil and reflected radiation was detected. The result of the experiment showed very little reflection, and most of the radiation passed straight through the foil. The conclusion drawn was that the majority of atomic volume consists of a loose electron cloud, and only a small region is occupied by a dense nucleus capable of reflecting the alpha radiation.
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What experiment confirmed the physical nature of an atom?
What experiment confirmed the physical nature of an atom?
The experiment that confirms the atom structure is Rutherford's gold foil experiment. In the experiment, alpha particles were directed toward a thin piece of gold foil and reflected radiation was detected. The result of the experiment showed very little reflection, and most of the radiation passed straight through the foil. The conclusion drawn was that the majority of atomic volume consists of a loose electron cloud, and only a small region is occupied by a dense nucleus capable of reflecting the alpha radiation.
The experiment that confirms the atom structure is Rutherford's gold foil experiment. In the experiment, alpha particles were directed toward a thin piece of gold foil and reflected radiation was detected. The result of the experiment showed very little reflection, and most of the radiation passed straight through the foil. The conclusion drawn was that the majority of atomic volume consists of a loose electron cloud, and only a small region is occupied by a dense nucleus capable of reflecting the alpha radiation.
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Which of the following statements is false?
Which of the following statements is false?
All of the given statements are true.
Protons and neutrons are found in the atom's nucleus. The number of protons is the factor used to identify an atomic element, while the number of neutrons contributes to the overall atomic mass and isotopic identity. Electrons are found in the electron cloud and have negligible mass (significantly less than protons or neutrons). Protons are positively charged, while electrons are negatively charged, creating an attraction force.
All of the given statements are true.
Protons and neutrons are found in the atom's nucleus. The number of protons is the factor used to identify an atomic element, while the number of neutrons contributes to the overall atomic mass and isotopic identity. Electrons are found in the electron cloud and have negligible mass (significantly less than protons or neutrons). Protons are positively charged, while electrons are negatively charged, creating an attraction force.
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What is the charge of a neutron?
What is the charge of a neutron?
Neutrons have no charge. Electrons have a charge of 
and protons have a charge of 
.
Neutrons have no charge. Electrons have a charge of
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Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of atoms, while electrons are found in orbitals around the nucleus.
Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of atoms, while electrons are found in orbitals around the nucleus.
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How many electrons does the 
ion have?
How many electrons does the
First, start off by finding S (sulfur) on the periodic table. According to the period table, the atomic number for sulfur is 16. That means that sulfur (in it's uncharged, unionized state) has 16 protons, and 16 electrons. Since this ion has a negative two charge, we know it has picked up two extra electrons. Thus 
contains 18 electrons.
First, start off by finding S (sulfur) on the periodic table. According to the period table, the atomic number for sulfur is 16. That means that sulfur (in it's uncharged, unionized state) has 16 protons, and 16 electrons. Since this ion has a negative two charge, we know it has picked up two extra electrons. Thus
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