Physics Flashcards
Atoms
the smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist
Nucleus
the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth
Atomic number
the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which is characteristic of a chemical element and determines its place in the periodic table
Mass number
the total number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus.
Proton
a stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron
Neutron
a stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron
Electron
a stable subatomic particle with a charge of negative electricity, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids