Introduction of an Atom
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8th - 10th Grade
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Joseph Anderson
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Science 8 Honors
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I. The atom is split into two sub areas:
A. Nucleus: Located in the center of the atom; Densest part of the atom; contains the protons and neutrons.
B. Electron Cloud: Surrounds the nucleus; contains electrons.
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The Atom
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I. Located in the atoms nucleus
II. Has a positive charge
III. Weighs ~ 1 amu
IV. Abbreviation: P+/ p+
Protons
I. Located in the atoms nucleus
II. Has a neutral charge
III. Weighs ~ 0 amu
IV. Abbreviation: N/ n
Neutrons
I. Located in the atoms electron cloud
II. Has a negative charge
III. Weighs ~ 1 amu
IV. Abbreviation: E-/ e-
Electrons
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Multiple Choice
Understanding Check 1:
Select the best definition for the nucleus of an atom.
The most dense part of the atom which contains the electrons.
The location where the protons and neutrons are located.
The location where the electrons are located.
The most dense part of the atom which contains the protons and the neutrons.
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Multiple Choice
Understanding Check 2.
Select the best definition for the electron cloud of an atom.
Place that surrounds the nucleus and contains protons and neutrons.
Place that surrounds the nucleus and contains electrons.
Densest part of the atom what contains the electrons.
Densest part of the atom what contains the protons and neutrons
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Multiple Select
Understanding Check 3.
Select all the apply: Mark all key characteristics of of a proton.
P+
Weighs ~ 1 amu
P-
Has a positive charge
Located in the electron cloud
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Multiple Select
Understanding Check 4.
Select all the apply: Mark all key characteristics of of a neutron.
Located in the nucleus
N
Weighs ~ 1 amu
Has a neutral charge
Located in the electron cloud
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Multiple Select
Understanding Check 5.
Select all the apply: Mark all key characteristics of of a electron.
Has a negative charge
E-
Weighs ~ 0 amu
Located in the electron cloud
Located in the nuclus
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