atoms Flashcards
0
Q
what type of charge does a proton have?
A
positive
1
Q
what is an atom
A
the smallest unit of an element
2
Q
what type of of charge does a electron have?
A
negative
3
Q
what charge does a neutron have?
A
no charge
4
Q
where are protons located at?
A
nucleus
5
Q
where are neutrons found?
A
nucleus
6
Q
where are electrons found?
A
electron cloud
7
Q
what is the center of the atom called?
A
nucleus
8
Q
what is the area outside the nucleus called
A
electron cloud
9
Q
number of protons located in nucleus
A
atomic number
10
Q
determine the chemical properties of an element (outer shell)
A
valence electrons
11
Q
charge atoms are called…
A
ions
