Section 3-3 Counting Atoms
Three Subatomic Particles: Charge Location Proton +1 Nucleus Neutron Electron -1 Electron cloud
Atomic Number The number of protons in an atom Unique for every element
Atoms are always electrically neutral Atoms are always electrically neutral. This means that protons always equal the electron.
How many protons & electrons are in the following atoms? Silicon Nitrogen Zinc 14 p & 14 e 7 p & 7 e 30 p & 30 e
Mass Number The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus Mass Number – Atomic Number = Neutrons
How Many Neutrons are in: Potassium Argon Tin 20 n 22 n 69 n
Atomic Structure
Lithium
Phosphorus