Unit 2 Review: Atoms

Front

How many protons does carbon have?

Back

6 protons

Front

Which particles have a negative charge?

Back

Electrons

Front

What determines an atom's identity?

Back

Number of protons

Front

What can radioactive decay release?

Back

Both protons and neutrons

Front

What are some uses of radioactivity?

Back

Treating cancer, medical imaging, finding the age of artifacts

Front

What is an atom?

Back

The basic unit of a chemical element.

Front

What are the three main subatomic particles?

Back

Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Front

What charge do protons have?

Back

Positive charge.

Front

What charge do neutrons have?

Back

No charge (neutral).

Front

What charge do electrons have?

Back

Negative charge.