Chapter 8.3: All Charged Up

Question 1

Atoms

Answer 1

A very small particle that makes up all things. Atoms have the same properties as the objects they make up

Question 2

Negatively Charged

Answer 2

The charge on an atom or object with more electrons than protons

Question 3

Positively Charged

Answer 3

The charge on an atom or object with fewer electrons than protons

Question 4

Protons

Answer 4

Tiny, but heavy, particles found in the nucleus of an atom. Protons have a positive electrical charge

Question 5

Neutrons

Answer 5

Tiny, but heavy, particles found in the nucleus of an atom. Neutrons have no electrical charge