Atoms and Elements

Question 1

Element

Answer 1

Matter that is composed of one type of atom

Question 2

Atom

Answer 2

Smallest piece of matter that still has the properties of the element

Question 3

Protons

Answer 3

Positive charge

Question 4

Neutrons

Answer 4

Neutral or no charge

Question 5

Electrons

Answer 5

Negative charge

Question 6

Nucleus

Answer 6

Located in the center of an atom; consisting of protons and neutrons, electrons surround the nucleus.

Question 7

Electron Cloud

Answer 7

Model which shows electrons traveling in specific energy levels around a nucleus

Question 8

Energy in Atoms 1,2,3,4

Answer 8

Max number of electrons: 1=2, 2=8, 3=18, 4=32

Question 9

Quark

Answer 9

Smaller particles that make up protons and neutrons

Question 10

Atomic Mass

Answer 10

Composed mostly of protons and neutrons int he nucleus - also called mass number.