Atomic Structure

Front

Which statement explains why metals can conduct electricity, but wood cannot?

Back

Wood is an insulator, and metals are conductors.

Front

The nucleus is found at the_____of an atom.

Back

center

Front

Protons are positive and neutrons have...

Back

no charge

Front

Protons are positive, neutrons are neutral, and electrons are...???

Back

negative (-)

Front

How many protons are in this atom?

Back

6

Front

If an atom has 8 protons and 6 electrons, is it STILL oxygen?

Back

YES

Front

Is water an element?

Back

No (compound)

Front

Which subatomic particle is the smallest?

Back

Electron (- charge)

Front

Electrons are not included in atomic mass... so if there are 6 protons and 6 neutrons, what is the atomic mass? Hint: think 6+6

Back

12

Front

Atoms that have the same number of protons are called...

Back

elements