1.Introduction to chemistry by M.

Moyo

Atomic structure and periodic table

Element consists of tiny units called atoms. Atoms are made up of smaller particles I. e protons, neutrons
and electrons. The proton dictates which element the atom belongs to. The electrons dictate how the
element reacts( the outer-most electron)

The structure of the atom

The atom is composed of protons, neutrons and electrons. Elements are made out of atoms. The particles
in an atom have very vary small masses, which are so small that they cannot be given in grams. The
masses of these are given in special units called R. M. A units(relative Atomic mass units)

Protons Neutrons Electrons

Mass 1 1 1/1840

Charge +1 0 -1

Protons and neutrons form a nucleus in the Centre of the atoms. The particles in