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Atomic Structure

This is Unit 2 Part 1

This unit goes over the Atomic Structure of elements

Center of an Atom: Nucleus

Around the nucleus are spinning electron at the speed of light

This is called the ELECTRON CLOUD

Atomic Number: Number of protons in an atom

If not charged its a neutral atom

# of electrons = # of protons

Atomic Mass- Atomic Number = Neutron #

EX: Cobalt(Co); 59-27 = 32

Ion = POSITIVE CHARGE

Ion = POSITIVE CHARGE

Atom = NEUTRAL

Rings around the nucleus are called Energy Levels

Highest amount of energy levels are 7