Atom Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
This subatomic particle is what gives the nucleus an overall positive charge
A
Protons
2
Q
This is the space surrounding the nucleus that has an overall negative charge
A
electron cloud
3
Q
The smallest particle of an element that still has the element’s properties
A
atom
4
Q
Located in the outermost energy level of the electron cloud, with the most energy
A
Valence electrons
5
Q
This subatomic particle contributes to the overall mass of an atom, but not its charge
A
neutrons
6
Q
The dense center of an atom
A
nucleus
7
Q
The smallest known particles that make up both protons and neutrons
A
quarks
8
Q
Also known as energy levels, these break up the region of space surrounding the nucleus
A
shells
9
Q
The subatomic particle located in the space surrounding the nucleus
A
electrons
