11 Atoms the Basic Unit of Matter Flashcards
matter is made up of
atoms
are the smallest whole particles
atoms
basic unit of matter
atoms
smaller particles that compose the atom
subatomic particles
dense central core of the atom
nucleus
subatomic particles found in the nuclei
nucleons
positively charge particle
protons
makes the identity of an atom
protons
equal to the number of protons inside the nucleus
atomic number
neutral particles
neutrons
atoms of the same element but have DIFFERENT number of neutrons
isotopes
determines the stability of the atom
isotopes
H1
protium
H2
deuterium
H3
tritium
still smaller particles that compose the protons and neutrons
quarks
According to quark theory, _____ quarks are needed to make a proton or a neutron
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reacts and bonds with other electrons of atoms to form substances
electrons
layers; orbits; energy levels
electron shells
shells farther from the nucleus can hold
___ electrons than the innermost shells
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greek philosopher (470 – 380 BC) who is the father of modern atomic thought
democritus
proposed that matter cannot be divided into smaller pieces forever
democritus
claimed that matter was made of small, hard particles called “atomos”
democritus
created the very first atomic theory
john dalton (1808)