Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Atom
A
The smallest unit of an element
2
Q
Electron
A
A subatomic particle with a negative charge
3
Q
Nucleus
A
An atom’s central region. ( protons, neutrons)
4
Q
Proton
A
Subatomic particle with a positive charge
5
Q
Neutron
A
A subatomic with no charge
6
Q
Electron cloud
A
A region around the nucleus of an atom
7
Q
Atomic number
A
The number of protons in the nucleus
8
Q
Mass number
A
The sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons