Anatomy of an Atom

Question 1

The central part of an atom made up of protons and neutrons.

Answer 1

Nucleus

Question 2

Particles found in the nucleus which has no electrical charge and a mass about the same size as a proton.

Answer 2

Neutron

Question 3

Particles in the nucleus, which has a positive electrical charge.

Answer 3

Proton

Question 4

Particles that orbits around the nucleus of an atom and has a negative electrical charge. They move around the outer part of the atom.

Answer 4

Electron

Question 5

Are atoms that contain an uneven number of protons and electrons which results in an overall positive or negative charge.

Answer 5

Ions

Question 6

Are atoms that contain positive charge.

Answer 6

Cation

Question 7

Are atoms that contain negative charge.

Answer 7

Anion