Atoms Quick Check

Front

This subatomic particle has a neutral charge.

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Neutron

Front

This subatomic particle has a negative charge.

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Electron

Front

This subatomic particle has a positive charge.

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Proton

Front

Pure substances made up of only one type of atom.

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Elements

Front

An element's atomic number is the same as the number of ____________.

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Protons

Front

The center of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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Nucleus

Front

The region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.

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Electron cloud

Front

The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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Atom

Front

The positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Proton

Front

The negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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Electron