Atomic Structure

What is the smallest unit of matter? It is composed of protons and neutrons, held together in the nucleus, and electrons around the nucleus in different electron orbitals, which form an electron cloud.

• cell

• nucleus

• atom

• electron

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What are any of the various self-contained units of matter or energy that are fundamental parts of all matter. These particles include electrons, protons, and neutrons.

• subatomic particles

• elements

• nucleus

• electron cloud

What is a subatomic particle without an electric charge, located in the nucleus of an atom?

• neutron

• proton

• electron

• valence electron

What is a subatomic particle with a negative charge? It is found in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

• neutron

• proton

• electron

• electron cloud

What is the system of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom?

• valence electrons

• nucleus

• electrons

• electron cloud

What is the center of an atom containing protons and neutrons?

• nucleus

• neutron

• proton

• electron cloud

Subatomic particle with a charge of 0

• neutron

• proton

• electron

• quark