Atomic Structure Matching

Match the functions to each subatomic particle.

• neutrons

• Holds the nucleus together by reducing repulsion between protons

• electrons

• Determines the atom’s charge

• protons

• Determines the identity of the atom

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which of the following correctly matches the term to its definition?

• nucleus

• Vast amount of empty space in the atom

• Energy Levels

• Specific regions where electrons are likely to be found

• electron cloud

• Dense center of the atom

Match the following:

• -1

• Charge of a neutron

• 0

• Charge of an electron

• +1

• Charge of a proton

Categorize the mass of the subatomic particles

Groups:

(a) 1 AMU

,

(b) 0 AMU

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Drag the subatomic particles to the area of the atom where they are found.​ ​

Groups:

(a) Nucleus

,

(b) Electron Cloud

• neutron

• proton

• electron

Label the two parts of the atom here.

b

a

Nucleus

Electron cloud

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Label the parts of the atom.

a

b

c

Electron

Neutron

Proton

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1