Structure of the Atom

Front

What are the three main parts of an atom?

Back

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons.

Front

Which particle has a negative charge?

Back

Electron.

Front

What determines the identity of an element?

Back

The number of Protons.

Front

What charge do protons carry?

Back

Positive.

Front

What charge do neutrons have?

Back

Neutral, or no charge.

Front

What is the mass of a proton compared to an electron?

Back

Protons are much heavier than electrons.

Front

Where are protons located in an atom?

Back

In the nucleus.

Front

Where are electrons located in an atom?

Back

In the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

Front

What is the overall charge of an atom?

Back

Neutral, because it has equal numbers of protons and electrons.

Front

What is the role of neutrons in the nucleus?

Back

They help stabilize the nucleus.