Atomic Structure Vocab

Question 1

Atom

Answer 1

the smallest particle of an element that maintains the properties of that element, basic building block of matter that makes up everyday objects

Question 2

property of a subatomic particle, positive (protons), negative (electrons), or neutral (neutrons)

Answer 2

Electrical Charge

Question 3

negatively charged subatomic particle located in the electron cloud surrounding the atomic nucleus

Answer 3

Electron

Question 4

Electron Cloud

Answer 4

the area around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are located, negatively charged space

Question 5

Nucleus

Answer 5

the center of an atom that contains
protons & neutrons

Question 6

neutrally (no charged) charged subatomic particle located in the atomic nucleus

Answer 6

Neutron

Question 7

Proton

Answer 7

positively charged subatomic particle located in the atomic nucleus

Question 8

a particle smaller than an atom, the 3 main subatomic particles includes protons, neutrons, & electrons

Answer 8

Subatomic Particle(s)