Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 82: 2.4

Answer

The three subatomic particles that make up an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons have a relative charge of +1 and a relative mass of 1. Neutrons have no charge and a relative mass of 1. Electrons have a relative charge of -1 and a mass negligible as compared to protons and neutrons. These negatively charged particles have an actual mass of $9.109$ x $10^{31}$.

Work Step by Step

The three subatomic particles that make up an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons are located in the nucleus of an atom, have a relative charge of +1, and have a relative mass of 1. These positively charged particles have an actual charge of $1.602$ x $10^{-19}$ and an actual mass of $1.673$ x $10^{-27}$. Neutrons have no charge and a relative mass of 1. These neutral particles have an actual mass of $1.675$ x $10^{-27}$. Electrons have a relative charge of -1 and a mass negligible as compared to protons and neutrons. These negatively charged particles have an actual charge of $-1.602$ x $10^{-19}$ and an actual mass of $9.109$ x $10^{-31}$.
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