Worksheet No.

1 Matthayom5/3 Semester 2
Physics – 32203 Electrostatics 30 Points

Name: ………………………………………………Nickname:………..………………No.: ………………

1.) The Atom - Fill in the subatomic particle chart below based on your knowledge of chemistry and your
Physics Reference Tables.

Relative Charge
Location in Charge Mass
Particle Symbol (elementary
Atom (Coulombs**) (kg)
charges)

p+
Proton

n0
Neutron

e-
Electron

** write in the total amount of charge in Coulombs, not just +1, or -1

2.) Based on the chart above, what are the two types of charge?

3.) A lithium atom is made up of three protons, four neutrons, and three electrons. The electrons are
found outside of the nucleus.

a.) Draw a picture of the lithium atom. Be sure to label the p+, n0, and e-:

b.) What is the charge, in elementary charges, of the lithium nucleus?

c.) What is the charge, in Coulombs, of the lithium nucleus?

d.) What is the charge, in elementary charges of the lithium’s electrons?

e.) What is the charge, in Coulombs, of the lithium’s electrons?

f.) What is the charge of the lithium atom?