Chapter 4 Introduction to Atoms

Question 1

atom

Answer 1

the smallest unit of an element the maintains the properties of that element.

Question 2

electron

Answer 2

a subatomic particle that has a negative charge.

Question 3

nuclues

Answer 3

in physical science, an atom’s central region, which is made up of protons and neutrons.

Question 4

electron cloud

Answer 4

a region around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are likely to be found.