Describe an atom in terms of its sub-atomic particles and their relative mass, relative charge and its location

An atom is made up of 3 sub-atomic particles: the proton, neutron and electron. A proton has a relative mass of 1, a relative charge of +1 and is located in the nucleus. A neutron has a relative mass of 1, a relative charge of 0 and is located in the nucleus. An electron has a relative mass of 1/2000, a relative charge of -1 and is located in shells surrounding the nucleus

VM
Answered by Victoria M. Chemistry tutor

2367 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Draw a dot and cross diagram of a Chlorine molecule showing the outer electrons only.


What is the difference between a reversible reactions which occurs in a closed system and an open system?


How can the rate of a reaction involving gaseous molecules be increased?


How is crude oil separated?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences