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Atomic Structure
Atomic Structure grade 6
Term | Definition |
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protons | positively charged located inside the nucleus, determines the identity of the atom |
neutrons | neutral charge inside the nucleus |
electrons | negatively charged found ouside the nucleus |
nucleus | center of the atoms containing subatomic particles |
atoms | basic building blocks of matter |
subatomic particles | a piece of matter that is found inside the atom, protons, neutrons, & electrons |
atomic number | equals the the number of protons |
atomic mass | equals the number of protons + neutrons in the nucleus |
electron cloud | surrounds the nucleus where electrons are located |