Review for Test 1: History of the Atom

Front

What is the center of the atom called?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What charge do protons have, and where are they located?

Back

Positive, in the nucleus

Front

What is found outside of the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Electron

Front

Which term describes the central part of an atom where protons and neutrons are located?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What was the name of the atomic model proposed by J.J. Thomson?

Back

Plum Pudding Model

Front

Neutrons are ________ charged and located in the __________.

Back

Neutrally, nucleus

Front

What is the main idea behind Schrödinger’s Electron Cloud Model?

Back

Electrons exist in regions of space where they are most likely to be found, called probability clouds

Front

The electron cloud shows areas of high ___________ of finding electrons.

Back

probability

Front

If carbon has 6 protons, how many electrons does it probably have?

Back

6

Front

Which philosopher argued in 300 BC that matter is made of earth, fire, water, and air, and whose idea dominated for nearly 2,000 years?

Back

Aristotle