atoms

1. ATOMS AND ATOMIC
STRUCTURE
Atom Nucleus Proton Neutron Electron

2. WHAT IS AN ATOM?
o The smallest unit of
an element.
o Consists of a
central nucleus
surrounded by one
or more electrons.

3. WHAT IS THE NUCLEUS?
o The central part of
an atom.
o Composed of
protons and
neutrons.
o Contains most of an
atom's mass.

4. WHAT IS A PROTON?
o Positively charged
particle.
o Found within an
atomic nucleus.

5. WHAT IS A NEUTRON?
o Uncharged particle.
o Found within an
atomic nucleus.

6. WHAT IS AN ELECTRON?
o Negatively
charged particle.
o Located in shells
that surround an
atom's nucleus.

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