Atomic Structure

Front

What is the tiny but very dense, positively charged portion of the atom that holds most of the atomic mass?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What do we call a charged atom?

Back

Ion

Front

Where are electrons likely to be found as they travel around the nucleus?

Back

Electron Cloud

Front

Atoms of the same element must always have the same number of what?

Back

Protons

Front

What are subatomic particles with a positive charge called?

Back

Protons

Front

What is the term for particles that have no charge?

Back

Neutrons

Front

What is the term for atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons?

Back

Isotopes

Front

What is the region around the nucleus where electrons are found?

Back

Electron Cloud

Front

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?

Back

Atom

Front

What is the term for the center of an atom?

Back

Nucleus