Ch. 4.2 - The Structure of the Nuclear Atom

Ch. 4.2

The Structure of the Nuclear Atom

Multiple Choice

A negatively charged subatomic particle

• nucleus

• neutron

• proton

• electron

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A positively charged subatomic particle

• nucleus

• neutron

• proton

• electron

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The central core of an atom which is composed of protons and neutrons

• nucleus

• neutron

• proton

• electron

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subatomic particles with no charge

• nucleus

• neutron

• proton

• electron

Multiple Choice

True or False? According to Dalton's atomic theory, atoms are composed of protons, electrons, and neutrons.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False? The mass of an electron is equal to the mas of a neutron.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Describe Rutherford's model of the atom, including the location of protons, neutrons, and electrons with respect to the nucleus. How does this model explain the deflections of a beam of alpha particles aimed at a sheet of gold foil?