The Atom

Question 1

Define Nucleus

Answer 1

A small dense center that has a positive charge and is surrounded by moving electrons.

Question 2

Define Electron Cloud

Answer 2

An area around the nucleus.

Question 3

Define Atomic Number

Answer 3

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Question 4

Define Atomic Mass Number

Answer 4

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atoms nucleus.

Question 5

What’s an Isotope

Answer 5

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but the number of neutrons may differ.

Question 6

Define Quantitative Data

Answer 6

Information that can be expressed in a number. It can be counted, measured, or given a numerical value

Question 7

Define Qualitative Data

Answer 7

Descriptive information that focuses on concepts, characteristics, and qualities.

Question 8

Scientific Method

Answer 8

1. Observe
   2.Research Data
   3.Form a Hypothesis
   4.Conduct an Experiment
   5.Analyze Data
2. Come to a Conclusion

Question 9

Why are atoms Neutral?

Answer 9

Because they have the same amount of charged positive protons and charged negative electrons.

Question 10

How do you find the amount of electrons per energy level?

Answer 10

2(n)2 squared rule