Atomic Structure Chm 1.1.1
Matter
MixturesPure Substances
Compounds Elements that are CHEMICALLY bonded together Can’t be separated by physical means
Elements Made up of 1 type of atom
Atoms Smallest unit of matter That has the characteristics of the element What elements are made of
Regions of the Atom Nucleus Electron Cloud -Area surrounding the nucleus
Nucleus Subatomic Particles: Proton – mass = 1amu positive charge Neutron – mass = 1amu no charge
Electron Cloud Subatomic Particle: Electron – mass = 0 amu negative charge orbits the nucleus
Ions + An atom with an electrical charge cation
Ions - anion
Isotopes Different number of neutrons = different mass
Isotope Designation Carbon - 12
Atomic Number, Mass # and Atomic Mass Atomic Number Atomic Mass Mass Number = 59