part 2 & 3 Flashcards
1
Q
define photon
A
any quantum of electromagnetic radiation
it has no charge
2
Q
define the rutherford atom
A
the first description of an atom having positively charged nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons
3
Q
define positron
A
positively charged beta particle
4
Q
define nucleons
A
subatomic particles confined to the nucleus of an atom