Bill Nye Atoms

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What is the center of an atom called?

Back

The center of an atom is called the nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons.

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What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. All stuff is made of matter.

Front

What do we mostly see when looking at an atom under an electron microscope?

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We would mostly see empty space.

Front

What does the word 'atoms' mean in Greek?

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The word 'atoms' means 'uncuttable'.

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What is all matter made of?

Back

All matter is made of atoms and molecules.

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What are protons?

Back

Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.