Atomic Structure and the Basics of Elements

Front

Subatomic particles that have a negative charge

Back

Electrons are subatomic particles that carry a negative charge.

Front

Subatomic particle that has a positive charge

Back

Protons are subatomic particles that carry a positive charge.

Front

The number 16 for the atomic element sulfur is the

Back

Atomic number. The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom.

Front

The Greek name of this particle means invisible and uncuttable and it is the building block of matter is called?

Back

Atom. An atom is the smallest unit of matter.

Front

How many electrons does sulfur have?

Back

Sulfur has 16 electrons.

Front

What are the three main types of subatomic particles?

Back

The three main types of subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutrons have no charge; they are neutral.

Front

What is the atomic mass of an element?

Back

The atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes.

Front

What is a molecule?

Back

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

Front

What is a compound?

Back

A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded.