Atoms Vocabulary

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Where are ELECTRONS located?

Back

Electrons are located in orbits around the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the smallest unit of matter?

Back

The smallest unit of matter is an atom.

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What is the center of an atom called?

Back

The center of an atom is called the nucleus.

Front

What color are protons?

Back

Protons are red.

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

Back

The three main subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Front

What is an atom?

Back

An atom is the basic unit of a chemical element.

Front

What is a molecule?

Back

A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

Front

What is a neutron?

Back

A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge.

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What is a proton?

Back

A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the electron cloud?

Back

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