The Nuclear Model of the Atom

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Questions and Answers

Which subatomic particle is located in the nucleus of an atom?

  • Photon
  • Proton (correct)
  • Electron
  • Neutron

What is the nuclear model of the atom?

  • The atom consists of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons (correct)
  • The atom is a solid sphere with no internal structure
  • The atom is made up of tiny indivisible particles called atoms
  • The atom is a combination of protons, neutrons, and electrons

Which subatomic particle has no charge?

  • Electron
  • Photon
  • Neutron (correct)
  • Proton

Which subatomic particle is located in the nucleus of an atom?

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Which subatomic particle has the smallest mass?

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Flashcards

Proton

A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

Nuclear Model of the Atom

A model that describes the atom as having a small, dense, positively charged nucleus at its center, surrounded by negatively charged electrons.

Neutron

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom that has no charge.

Electron

A negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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Electron's Mass

The mass of an electron is much smaller than the mass of a proton or neutron, making it the lightest subatomic particle.

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Electron Charge

The charge of an electron is negative.

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