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Parts of an atom Gr5
Review the basic parts of an atom
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| atom | Small particle that makes up most of the types of matter. |
| nucleus | The center of the atom |
| proton | A particle in the nucleus that has a positive charge. |
| neutron | A particle in the nucleus that has no charge. |
| electron | A particle circling the nucleus that has a negative charge. |
| element | Matter that contains the same atoms. e.g. gold, silver, sodium, |