Question |
Answer |
the positive part of an atom |
proton |
the lightest part of an atom |
electron |
the part of the atom that has no charge…it isn't positive or negative |
neutron |
two parts of the atom that are the heaviest |
proton and neutron |
the negative part of an atom |
electron |
Where are the protons and neutrons located? |
nucleus |
What is the charge of an electron? |
negative |
What is the charge of a proton? |
positive |
What is the charge of a neutron? |
no charge |
What do you count to determine the atomic number? |
protons |
What do you count to determine the atomic mass? |
protons and neutrons |
Why don't you count the electrons in the atomic mass? |
electrons hardly weigh anything |
If order to determine that name of an atom, look up the atomic number on the __________________. |
periodic table |
If you change the number of protons an atom has, it changes the __________ of the atom. |
name |
What parts of the atom fly around the nucleus? |
electrons |
All _____________ is made up of atoms. |
matter |
Are gasses made up of atoms? |
yes |
Are solids made up of atoms? |
yes |
Are liquids made up of atom? |
yes |