Difference between revisions of "Relative Atomic Charge"
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| − | '''Relative Atomic Charge''' is the [[Electrical Charge|charge]] of a [[particle]] compared to the [[charge]] of a single [[proton]]. | + | '''Relative Atomic Charge''' is the [[Electrical Charge|charge]] of a [[particle]] compared to the [[Electrical Charge|charge]] of a single [[proton]]. |
===About Relative Atomic Charge=== | ===About Relative Atomic Charge=== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:57, 2 February 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Relative Atomic Charge is the charge of a particle compared to the charge of a single proton.
About Relative Atomic Charge
- Ions, nuclei and subatomic particles have extremely small charges such as the proton (1.6x10-19Coulombs) so instead of stating the charge in Coulombs it is compared to the charge of a proton.
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| A table showing the relative mass and relative charge of the proton, neutron and electron. |
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| A Lithium ion has 3 protons and 2 electrons so it has a positive charge. It now has a full Outer Shell. | A Fluorine ion has 9 protons and 10 electrons so it is negative charge. It now has a full Outer Shell. |