Subatomic Particles

Atoms are made of the subatomic particles.

Protons and neutrons are in the center of the atom. The center of the atom is called the nucleus.

Electrons move around the outside layer of the atom. This area is called the electron cloud

Protons are in the center of the atom.

Protons have a positive (+) charge (think of a magnet).

Neutrons have a neutral (zero) charge.

Neutrons are located in the center of the atom.

Electrons are located on the outside of the atom.

This area is referred to as the electron cloud or as orbits.

The electrons have a negative charge and move around the nucleus.