Atoms and Atomic Structure

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What is the particle that orbits around the nucleus of an atom?

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Electron

Front

What type of charge do electrons have?

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Negative

Front

How many neutrons are in a Gold atom?

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118

Front

What type of charge do neutrons have?

Back

Neutral - no charge

Front

What is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom called?

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Mass number

Front

What is the particle in the nucleus of an atom that has a positive charge?

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Proton

Front

What is the center of an atom called?

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Nucleus

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral - no charge