real up and atom

Question 1

Atoms

Answer 1

Atoms are the building blocks for all life. They are found in everything and everywhere.

Question 1

Electrons

Answer 1

negatively charged particles which rotate around the outside of a nucleus.
equal to the number of protons within the nucleus, unless, it’s an ion.

Question 2

Electronic shell

Answer 2

holds electrons in place around the nucleus and shows how they are organised.

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Contains subatomic particles called

Question 4

Protons

Answer 4

positively charged particles.

identify the atomic number of the atom.

protons also determines where on the periodic table they appear.

inside the atoms nucleus

Question 5

Neutrons

Answer 5

o no charge

o always equal to the number of protons, unless it’s an Isotope.

o
Atomic Mass – Atomic Number = Number of Neutrons

o within the atom’s nucleus

Question 6

Atomic Symbol

Answer 6

o This is a letter of the alphabet to identify the element. It can also be a combination of letters to indicate the element also.

Question 7

Atomic Number

Answer 7

o Is the number of protons of the atom.

o It is also used by scientists to identify where on the period table it belongs.

o It remains the same, even if the element / atom is an Isotope

o Can be written on the top or bottom of Icon.

o Is always the Smallest one.

Question 8

Atomic Mass