Atoms #1

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What are negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Electrons.

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Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

Front

What is the overall charge of an atom?

Back

Neutral.

Front

What charge does a neutron have?

Back

No charge (neutral).

Front

What are the three main subatomic particles that make up an atom?

Back

Electrons, protons, and neutrons.

Front

What is the charge of protons?

Back

Positive.

Front

Where are electrons located in an atom?

Back

In the orbitals/rings around the nucleus.

Front

What is the nucleus of an atom made of?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

Front

What is the mass of an electron compared to protons and neutrons?

Back

Much smaller.

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What happens to the charge of an atom if it gains an electron?

Back

It becomes negatively charged.