Structure of the Atom

Front

True or false: Atoms make up everything around you.

Back

True

Front

Neutrons have a ____________ charge.

Back

Neutral, or no charge

Front

Which charge does a proton have?

Back

Positive

Front

This particle determines which element it is.

Back

Protons

Front

Where are electrons found?

Back

Outside the nucleus

Front

What is the center of an atom called?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Protons and Neutrons

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative

Front

How do you determine the atomic number of an element?

Back

By counting the number of protons in the nucleus.

Front

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

Back

Approximately the same.