Intro to Atoms Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative

Front

Which is bigger, an atom or a molecule?

Back

Molecule

Front

What is a neutrally charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Neutron

Front

Where are electrons of an atom found?

Back

Electron Cloud

Front

A negatively charged particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n)...

Back

Electron

Front

What is the center of an atom called?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What are the three main subatomic particles?

Back

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the mass of a neutron compared to a proton?

Back

Approximately equal

Front

What is the term for the region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found?

Back

Electron Cloud