Atoms & Periodic Table

Front

What is an atom?

Back

The building blocks of matter

Front

What do we call the center region of an atom?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What particle(s) is/are found in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Protons & Neutrons

Front

What particle(s) is/are found orbiting the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Electrons

Front

What is the net charge of the nucleus?

Back

Positive

Front

An atom is mostly made of: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, Empty Space

Back

Empty Space

Front

In atomic mass units, what is the mass of one proton?

Back

1.00 amu

Front

In atomic mass units, what is the mass of one neutron?

Back

1.00 amu

Front

In atomic mass units, what is the mass of one electron?

Back

0.00 amu

Front

Complete the statement. The ________ force holds the particles within the nucleus together and the ________ force keeps the electrons in orbit around the nucleus.

Back

nuclear, electromagnetic