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Is it true that unlike protons and electrons neutrons have no charge?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes that's true! You got that one right! :)
Here's a helpful way to help you remember this:
- Neutrons have NO charge. (hint: here's way to remember it. "N" in neutrons for "N" in "NO")
- Protons are positive charge ("P" from protons, "P" for positive)
- Electrons are negative charge (well if you remember the other 2, then this one obviously got to be negative. just remember the others, and that electron is opposite charge of proton)
..Well that's how I remembered it back then, made it easier for me.
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Is it true that Unlike protons or neutrons electrons have no mass?
no electrons have mass, about 1/1800 that of a proton or neutron.
The neutron is a partical that has no charge?
Neutrons have no charge, because they are neutral. This means they have no charge at all, and their mass is also negligible, unlike Protons and Electrons. A Proton has a positive charge - 'P' for 'positive' - and an Electron has a negative charge. An easy way to remember these: 'N' for Neutral, 'P' for Positive. Since the only other atom is an Electron, it should be simple to remember.
What are all elements made up of?
atoms: protons, electrons, neutronsElements are made up of atoms or electrons or protons but i know it has to be one of thoes.
How do you tell atoms of different elements apart?
You would use the atomic number and the atomic mass. These will tell you how many protons, neutrons, and electrons an atom has. See = How do you find the number of protons neutrons and electrons in an element? = for an explanation on the atomic number and mass. The arrangement and number of electrons, protons, and neutrons defines an atom and its properties.
How many neutrons are in the nucleus of a atom?
Atomic nuclei are composed of protons and neutrons. The atomic number of an element shows the number of protons in a nucleus of an atom of that element, while the atomic mass shows the average number of nucleons (either a proton or a neutron) in nuclei of that element. There can be an average because, unlike proton number, neutron number can vary from isotope to isotope. For example, carbon can have 6 or 7 neutrons and still be stable, but it always has to have 6 protons, or else it'd be a different element. Because atomic mass is equal to the number of protons and neutrons, one can find the number of neutrons by subtracting the number of protons from the total number of nucleons in a given isotope. To do this, subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass.
Is it true that Unlike protons or neutrons electrons have no mass?
no electrons have mass, about 1/1800 that of a proton or neutron.
Where are neutrons located in an atom and what is the charge?
Neutrons have a neutral electric charge their name comes from this. Neutrons can be found in the nucleus. Most atoms nuclei will have both protons and neutrons in them. Neutrons are responsible for many istopes of elements eg carbon12 has 6 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus, and the isotope carbon 14 has 6 protons and 8 neutrons in its nucleus.
What is the scientific term for neutrons?
The scientific term for neutron is sub atomic particle with neutral charge. Unlike it's companions in an atom - protons which positive and electrons which are negative, a neutron does not carry a charge.
What subatomic particles are electrons attracted to?
The electron has a negative charge, so it would attract and be attracted by particles of opposite/unlike charge (positive charge) such as protons.
Are the number of protons always equal to the number of neutrons?
No, in fact, they rarely are equal. There are different forms of the same type of atom. For example, there are three isotopes of Hydrogen, an element that has one proton. Hydrogen-1 has no neutrons. Hydrogen-2 has one neutron. Hydrogen-3 has two neutrons.
How electrons work?
Electrons have negative charges, and unlike neutrons and protons are located on the outside of the atom. They are generally located in electron clouds around the atom, and stay there because of their attraction to protons that are in the nucleus of the atom.
Why is it the whole atom has no charge?
Because unlike charges attract, like charges repel. When atoms have a charge they are referred to as 'ions'. If the atom has the same number of protons and electrons, it will have no charge because the positive protons and negative electrons cancel each other out. If the atom's protons and electrons are unequal in number, the atom is referred to as either a 'positive ion' or a 'negative ion', as applicable.
Which type of elements are likely to have no electrical charge at all?
The atoms of all elements - except for most of the atoms of hydrogen - have neutrons in their nucleus. Unlike protons and electrons, which are electrically charged, neutrons have no charge - they are electrically neutral.
How are electrons different from protons and neutrons?
Several differences: Electrons are NOT part of the nucleus of an atom, they only encircle it, typically called the electron cloud. Electrons are also negatively charged. Protons carry a positive charge and are found in the nucleus with neutrons. Neutrons have no electrostatic charge, hence their name. Furthermore, Protons contribute to the Atomic Mass as well as represent each element by its atomic number (i.e. atomic number = # protons). The number of neutrons in an atom's nucleus corresponds to the elements isotope, or "version" of the same element. A different isotope number changes the atomic mass (and also sometimes its radioactivity). Electrons on the other hand, contribute electrostatically to elemental interactions and in forming bonds, since these entities are found in the outermost parts of an atom (i.e. in the cloud surrounding the nucleus). Additionally, electrons can be dropped or elevated in their energy states through various ionization energies that can contribute to various atomic activities, such those of certain gases. Some common examples are the Mercury (energy saving) light bulbs, and neon lighting signs.
The neutron is a partical that has no charge?
Neutrons have no charge, because they are neutral. This means they have no charge at all, and their mass is also negligible, unlike Protons and Electrons. A Proton has a positive charge - 'P' for 'positive' - and an Electron has a negative charge. An easy way to remember these: 'N' for Neutral, 'P' for Positive. Since the only other atom is an Electron, it should be simple to remember.
Electrons are located in?
Electrons, unlike neutrons and protons, are not located in the nucleus. Instead, they orbit around the nucleus. It's kinda like the moon orbiting the Earth.
What are all elements made up of?
atoms: protons, electrons, neutronsElements are made up of atoms or electrons or protons but i know it has to be one of thoes.
