Atoms and Molecules Flashcards
The small particle of an atom carries a negative charge
Electron
Made up of the protons and neutrons, this part of the atom contains nearly all the mass of the atom.
Nucleus
This is the area where electrons travel around the nucleus
Electron Orbit
This is the basic building block of all matter
Atom
This small particle of an atom carries a positive charge
Proton
This small particle of an atom carries a neutral charge
Neutron
The study of atoms and tiny particles that are even smaller than atoms!
Quantum Mechanics
The force that holds the nucleus of an atom together
Electromagnetic
A chart which lists all of the known elements
Periodic Table
The number of electrons in atoms determine an element’s ______
Chemical Properties
What are atoms the building blocks for?
Molecules