Senior Physics - Recap Atomic Structure

The subatomic particle that decides what an atom is.

• Electron

• Neutron

• Neutrino

• Proton

The subatomic particles found in the nucleus.

• Electron

• Neutron

• Neutrino

• Proton

The subatomic particle found in shells around the nucleus.

• Electron

• Neutron

• Neutrino

• Proton

The radiation that consists of a Helium nucleus

• Alpha Radiation

• Beta Minus Radiation

• Beta Plus Radiation

• Gamma Radiation

The subatomic particle that keeps the nucleus stable

• Proton

• Neutron

• Neutrino

• Electron

The radiation consisting of a superfast electron.

• Alpha Radiation

• Beta Minus Radiation

• Beta Plus Radiation

• Gamma Radiation

What is a positron?

• A positively charged electron

• A small part of a proton

• A particle collider

The role of the electron is?

• To make an atom what it is

• To keep the nucleus stable

• To engage in chemistry

• To not interact with anything

The role of the proton is?

• To make an atom what it is

• To keep the nucleus stable

• To engage in chemistry

• To not interact with anything

The role of the neutron is?

• To make an atom what it is

• To keep the nucleus stable

• To engage in chemistry

• To not interact with anything