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Atomic Structure
Atomic Structure grade 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |