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Parts of an atom

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Define atom-3 points

Basic unit of matter smallest particle of an element can be divided into protons, neutrons and electrons.

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What is atomic number?

the number of protons in the nucleus which gives the identity of the element

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What is an electron?

negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.It has negligible mass.

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neutron-location and charge

the particle with no charge; located in the nucleus

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Where is the nucleus located in the atom?

The center core of an atom that contains the protons and neutrons

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What does the periodic table contain?

a chart where all the elements are organised into periods and groups according to their properties

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Protons-location and charge

positively charged particle located in the nucleus of an atom

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What are the 3 subatomic particles in an atom?

protons, electrons and neutrons

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How do scientists identify an element?

by its proton number

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What gives an atom its mass?

its nucleus

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A balanced (neutral charged) atom has equal numbers of ____ and _____

protons and electrons

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How do you calculate Mass number?

add protons and nutrons

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What are the building blocks of matter?

Atoms

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Which part of the atom is the most dense?

Nucleus

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Where are electrons found?

they orbit around the nucleus

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