Flashcards on Atomic Structure

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atom

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The smallest particle of an element, made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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Bohr model of the atom

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A model that explains why electrons in orbit do not spiral into the center of an atom.

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electron

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Subatomic particle surrounding the nucleus of an atom. It has a relative charge of -1, and a very small mass.

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electron shells

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The orbits around an atom that are allowed for electrons in the Bohr model.

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model

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A description, analogy, or equation that helps you to explain the physical world.

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neutron

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Subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It has no charge and a relative mass of 1.

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nucleus

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The small center of an atom made of protons and neutrons.

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order of magnitude

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A number to the nearest power of 10.

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plum-pudding model of the atom

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Outdated model of the atom in which electrons are embedded in a sphere of positive charge.

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proton

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Subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It has a relative charge of +1 and a relative mass of 1.