Atomic Structure

Front

What is the small, DENSE REGION consisting of protons and neutrons at the CENTER of an atom?

Back

Nucleus

Front

True or False - Protons and Neutrons have about the same mass.

Back

True - They have about the same mass.

Front

How many protons does this atom have? (Example: Carbon)

Back

6

Front

Where are the Electrons found in the structure of an atom?

Back

In spaces around the nucleus.

Front

What are the subatomic particles?

Back

Protons, Electrons, Neutrons.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.