Bill Nye Atoms

Front

What does the word 'atom' mean in Greek?

Back

Incapable of being cut.

Front

What are molecules compared to?

Back

Words.

Front

What tiny particles are found in the central core of an atom?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

Front

How many atoms can you fit on the head of a pin?

Back

Approximately 1,000,000,000.

Front

Where are protons located in an atom?

Back

In the nucleus.

Front

What is the center of an atom called?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What are the two main types of particles in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

Front

What charge do protons have?

Back

Positive charge.

Front

What charge do electrons have?

Back

Negative charge.

Front

What is the overall charge of an atom?

Back

Neutral, because it has equal numbers of protons and electrons.