Atomic Structure Vocabulary

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What is the charge of a proton?

Back

A proton has a positive charge.

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Where is the proton located in an atom?

Back

The proton is located at the center of an atom, in the nucleus.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).

Front

Where are neutrons found in an atom?

Back

Neutrons are located at the center of an atom, in the nucleus.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

An electron has a negative charge.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

Where do electrons reside in an atom?

Back

Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is a molecule?

Back

A molecule is formed when two or more atoms bond together.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is the nucleus of an atom?

Back

The nucleus is the central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.

Front

What is the relationship between protons and atomic number?

Back

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus.

Front

How do protons and electrons interact in an atom?

Back

Protons attract electrons due to their opposite charges, helping to keep electrons in orbit around the nucleus.