Atomic Structure and Properties Quiz

The fundamental building block of all matter.

The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

A subatomic particle with a positive charge found in the nucleus.

A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus.

A subatomic particle with a negative charge that orbits the nucleus.

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus. This determines the element's chemical identity.

The sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but differing numbers of neutrons.

The smallest unit of matter that retains the chemical properties of an element. Atoms consist of a central nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by orbiting electrons.

The sum of protons in an atom's nucleus. It determines the chemical identity of an element.

The stability of an atom can be disrupted by applying energy to knock electrons out, creating imbalances.

Atoms with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. It reflects the atom's overall mass.

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

Atoms with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. They have the same chemical identity but differ in their mass.

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus, defining the element's chemical identity.

Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus. They exist in a cloud around the nucleus, but their exact location is uncertain due to quantum theory.

An atom that has lost or gained electrons, giving it a net electrical charge. They can be positive or negative.

Electrons orbit the nucleus in a way that cannot be precisely determined due to the principles of quantum mechanics.

Atoms that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge.

The rotation of electrons around their own axis. It generates a magnetic field.

The spinning of the nucleus on its axis, contributing to the overall magnetic properties of the atom.

The rotation of the nucleus around its own axis. It contributes to the atom's overall magnetic properties.

The motion of electrons around the nucleus, influenced by quantum mechanics and contributing to the atom's magnetic properties.