Atomic Therory Flashcards
1
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What is an atom?
A
An atom is the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element.
Fun Fact: All atoms are made up of three kinds of small particles called subatomic particles.
2
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What is an electron?
A
An electrons are negatively charged particles surrounding the atomic nucleus.
3
Q
What is a neutron?
A
A neutron is an uncharged particle in the atomic nucleus.
4
Q
What is the nucleus?
A
The nucleus is the positively charged centre of an atom, which contains protons and neutrons.
5
Q
What is a proton?
A
A proton is a positively charged particle in the atomic number.
6
Q
What is a subatomic particle?
A
A subatomic particles are particles such as protons, neutrons and electrons that are smaller than atoms.
