Structure of Atoms 7.PS1.1

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What is the mass of the protons and neutrons in an atom called?

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Atomic mass.

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How many protons does an element with an atomic number of 8 have?

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8 protons.

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What is the negatively charged particle in an atom?

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Electron.

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What is the neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Neutron.

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What is the positively charged particle in an atom?

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Proton.

Front

What is the center of an atom called?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What is the term for the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?

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Atomic number.

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What is the region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found?

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Electron cloud.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral (no charge).

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.