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Atomic Structure
Atomic Structure Voacabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | basic unit of a chemical element |
| Nucleus | the center of an atom which contains the protons and neutrons |
| Electron Shell | orbitals around the nucleus of an atoms which contains electrons |
| Proton | positive atomic particle located in the nucleus |
| Neutron | neutral atomic particle located in the nucleus |
| Electron | negative atomic particle located in shells around the nucleus |
| Atomic Number | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Atomic Mass | the number of protons and neutrons in the center of a nucleus |
| Isotope | different number of neutrons in the nucleus of an element |