Atomic Structure

Front

What is the central part of an atom called?

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Nucleus

Front

What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and Neutrons

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative

Front

Where are electrons located in an atom?

Back

In the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus

Front

How many electrons does a neutral carbon atom have?

Back

6

Front

What determines the atomic number of an element?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus

Front

What is the mass number of an atom?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

Front

What is an isotope?

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Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons