Atomic Structure & Periodic Table

Question 1

It is the smallest part of an element that has all the properties of that element.

Answer 1

Atom

Question 2

The nucleus contains both _____ and ____, collectively called as _____, surrounding the nucleus are ______.

Answer 2

Protons, Neutrons, Nucleons, Electrons

Question 3

Have a negative electrical charge (-) Moves around the outside of the nucleus
Discovered by?

Answer 3

Electron

Joseph John Thomson

Question 4

Have no electrical charge Located in the nucleus of the atom

Discovered by?

Answer 4

Neutron

James Chadwick

Question 5

The center of the atom and contains the protons and neutrons.
Discovered by?

Answer 5

Nucleus

Ernest Rutherford

Question 6

Is a push or pull upon an object resulting from the object’s interaction with another object

Answer 6

Force

Question 7

A type of force that hold nucleons together.
Strongest of all forces but acts only at short range (size of nucleus).
Uses pions and gluons.

Answer 7

Strong Nuclear Force

Question 8

A type of force that pull between two objects directly related to their masses and inversely related to the distance between them (Newton).

Answer 8

Gravitational Force

Question 9

It is the force that holds the electrons in orbit around the positively charged nucleus. and combination of all electrical and magnetic forces.

Answer 9

Electromagnetic Force

Question 10

This is the force that is responsible for the decay of radioactive atoms and the emission of particles from the nucleus.

Answer 10

Weak Nuclear Force