What Are Substances Made Up Of? Atomic Structure Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

The speaker is discussing the concept of atoms as the fundamental building blocks of all matter.
Atoms are too small to see with the naked eye, even with a regular microscope.
An atom consists of a nucleus and several rotating electrons.
The nucleus contains heavy particles called protons and neutrons.
Protons have a positive electrical charge, while neutrons have no charge.
Electrons, which are very small particles, surround the nucleus and are responsible for electricity.
The electron is not close to the nucleus; it is much farther away, around 500 meters.
Atoms are mostly empty space.
Everything that can be touched and felt is made up of atoms.
Atoms combine to form molecules, which make up various substances, such as water (H2O) and salt (NaCl).
Scientists use a periodic table to classify and organize different elements based on the number of protons in their nuclei.
There are 92 naturally occurring elements, which can be used to create a variety of interesting molecules.
Scientists study the inside of atoms using giant machines and particle accelerators to gain new insights into their structure and composition.
Quarks are the fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons.
Matter and energy are interconnected; everything in the universe is either energy or matter.
Molecules are made up of atoms, which combine to form various substances, including living organisms.
Carbon is a key element that is essential for life and is found everywhere in the natural world.
Atoms are uncuttable and are called "atoms" from the Greek word meaning "uncuttable."