Atoms Flashcards
At the core of each atom is a _______?
Nucleus
Nucleus is composed of ________ and _______ ?
Positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons
What is an atomic number?
The number of protons in the nucleus
What is the atomic mass?
The number of protons and neutrons combined
What is the atomic mass?
The number of protons and neutrons combined
What are molecules?
Particles of matter that are composed of one or more atom
What is matter?
Anything that occupies space and has mass
What is the smallest unit of matter?
Atom
What are atoms used for?
To build more complicated substances in the body
What is an element?
Pure substance made up of only one kind of atom
One example of a an element?
Oxygen
What is an element?
Pure substance made up of only one kind of atom
What are atoms composed of?
Protons, electrons, and neutrons
How many electrons can one orbital hold?
Only two
The ________ an orbital extends from the nucleus the ______ its energy level.
Farther, higher