Understanding Atoms and Elements

Front

What is the smallest particle of an element that can still be recognized as that element?

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Atom

Front

What is the center of an atom called, which contains the protons and neutrons?

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Nucleus

Front

What are the positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom called?

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Protons

Front

Which particles in the nucleus have no charge?

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Neutrons

Front

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

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Atomic mass

Front

What are the negatively charged particles found outside the nucleus of an atom?

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Electrons

Front

What is the space that represents the average distance of the electrons from the nucleus of an atom called?

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Shell

Front

What is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom called?

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Atomic number

Front

What theory states that all matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms?

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Atomic theory

Front

What are the abbreviations for the names of the elements called?

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Chemical symbols