Bill Nye Atoms

Front

What makes one atom different than another?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus.

Front

Inside a nucleus are two kinds of particles:

Back

Protons and Neutrons.

Front

The combination of NaCl makes:

Back

Salt.

Front

The reason that things feel solid is because:

Back

The electrons repel each other strongly and are moving fast around the nuclei.

Front

The particles buzzing or flying around the nucleus are called:

Back

Electrons.

Front

What are the two main types of particles found in an atom's nucleus?

Back

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

What is an atom?

Back

The basic unit of a chemical element.