Atomic Theory

Front

What is the name of the fundamental particles that make up all matter?

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Atoms

Front

What subatomic particle has no charge?

Back

Neutron

Front

What sub atomic particle exists outside the nucleus, orbiting around the atom in shells?

Back

Electron

Front

Where do the protons exist in an atom?

Back

Concentrated in the centre (nucleus) of the atom

Front

What determines which element an atom is?

Back

Number of protons

Front

How many protons are in a Hydrogen atom?

Back

1

Front

How many protons does silver have?

Back

47

Front

How many protons are in a Lithium atom?

Back

3

Front

How did Thompson discover the electron?

Back

Was able to run electricity through a tube with no mass

Front

How did Rutherford discover atoms are mostly empty space?

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Bombarded a thin gold sheet with alpha particles