The Current Atomic Model
Atomic Structure All Material are ultimately made up of atoms. Atoms are the smallest ‘building block’ of matter. Each element has a set number of protons eg. Hydrogen has 1 proton, Helium 2 protons and Gold 79 protons
Atomic Structure Electrons in shells The Nucleons in the Nucleus Proton Neutrons
C 12 6 The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom is called its mass number. C 12 6 The number of protons in an atom is called its atomic number.
Number of Electrons = Number of Protons In a atom… Number of Electrons = Number of Protons
Electron Configuration
Electron Configuration The first shell can hold 2 electrons The second shell can hold 8 electrons The third shell can hold 8 electrons The fourth shell can hold 2 electrons The electrons always fill up the lowest shell before any other
H
He
Li
Be
B
C
N
O
F
Ne
Na
Mg
Al
Si
P
S
Cl
Ar
K
Ca
Number of Electrons = Number of Protons In a atom… Number of Electrons = Number of Protons This means atoms are electrically neutral If electrons are added or removed then the atom becomes a charged particle we call an ion
Sodium Atom Chlorine Atom
Positive Sodium Ion Negative Chlorine Ion