Atoms Flashcards
1
Q
An atom consists of…
A
A nucleus surrounded by electrons
2
Q
What are the groups in the periodic table?
A
A column of similar elements
3
Q
What does the nucleus contain?
A
protons and neutrons
4
Q
Protons
A
positively charged
5
Q
Electrons
A
negatively charged
6
Q
What is the atomic number of an atom?
A
The number of protons it contains