SUBATOMIC PARTICLES
After reading this section you will be able to do the following:
<span>List the three main subatomic particles of an atom.Discuss the positions of these particles within the atom and what electric charge they carry, if any.</span>
What are atoms made of?
Now that we have talked about how atoms are combined to make other substances, let's talk about the particles that make up the atom. Particles that are smaller than the atom are called subatomic particles. The three main subatomic particles that form an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons. The center of the atom is called the nucleus. First, let's learn a bit about protons and neutrons, and then we will talk about electrons a little later.
Protons and Neutrons
Protons and neutrons make up the nucleus of an atom. All protons are identical to each other, and all neutrons are identical to each other. Protons have a positive electrical charge, so they are often represented with the mark of a "+" sign. Neutrons have no electrical charge and are said to help hold the protons together (protons are positively charged particles and should repel each other).
If all protons are identical and all neutrons are identical, then what makes the atoms of two different elements different from each other? For example, what makes a hydrogen atom different from a helium atom? The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus give the atoms their specific characteristics. In the graphic below you will notice that each of the three elements have different numbers of protons and neutrons. They would also like to have the same number of electrons as they have protons in order to stay electrically balanced.
Answer:
hydrogen and oxygen make up water molecules
Pb + Mg(NO₃)₂ → Pb(NO₃)₂ + Mg
This reaction would NOT occur because Pb is less reactive than Mg and as such Pb cannot displace the Mg in order for the reaction to occur under normal conditions.
Mg + Fe(NO₃)₂ → Fe + Mg(NO₃)₂
This reaction would occur. This is because Mg is more reactive than Fe and as such can displace it in the reaction, thus allowing the reaction to occur under normal conditions.
Cu + Mg(NO₃)₂ → Cu(NO₃)₂ + Mg
This reaction would NOT occur. Mg is more reactive than Cu, and as such copper cannot displace magnesium in order for the reaction to occur under normal conditions.
Answer:
The answer is
<h3>2.53 × 10²⁴ molecules</h3>
Explanation:
The number of molecules present can be found by using the formula
<h3>N = n × L</h3>
where n is the number of moles
N is the number of entities
L is the Avogadro's constant which is
6.02 × 10²³ entities
From the question we have
N = 4.21 × 6.02 × 10²³
We have the final answer as
<h3>2.53 × 10²⁴ molecules</h3>
Hope this helps you
Oxygen and carbon because carbon dioxide is made of that
