Matter and Atoms Flashcards
What are atoms?
The building basic blocks of the matter and the universe
What makes up an atom
Neutrons, Protons, and Electrons
What is matter?
Matter is just our word for substances that take up space, have volume, and are made of particles
What is energy?
Energy holds everything together and enables any process to happen
What is intelligence?
The wisdom from which God and his creatures makes things work in a beautiful way
What are some forms atoms can be arranged in?
Solids, Liquids, Gasses, and P L A S M A
What is mass?
The amount of stuff can be fit into a matter (quantity)
What are the three basic subatomic particles?
Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Where are the subatomic particles located
The protons and neutrons are located in the middle of the atom (Nucleus) while the electrons are zipping around the Nucleus
What are a Neutron’s charge and size
Neutral, slightly bigger than a proton, heaviest
What are a Proton’s charge and size
Positive, slightly smaller than a Neutron
What are and Electron’s charge and size
The exact same charge as a proton but negative, and 2k times smaller than a proton
What is an electron cloud
Electron’s orbiting the Nucleus
What is an Ion
An Atom that has lost electrons and is no longer neutral in its charge, and is either positive or negatively charged
What is a charge?
An amount of electricity measured either positively or negatively
