Structure of Atom Flashcard 1

Front

How many protons are in an atom of carbon?

Back

6

Front

Which is an electron?

Back

A

Front

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom represent the __________________ of an atom.

Back

mass number

Front

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge in the atom?

Back

electron

Front

What is the area in the atom around the nucleus called? Options: electron cloud, cytoplasm, subatomic cloud, cumulonimbus cloud

Back

electron cloud

Front

What subatomic particles are located in the electron cloud?

Back

electrons

Front

Most of the mass in an atom is made up of _____________________?

Back

protons and neutrons

Front

The atomic number represents the identity of the ________________.

Back

element

Front

The proton number of an atom is equal to the _________________ of the atom.

Back

atomic number

Front

An atom with atomic number 6 would have how many protons?

Back

6