what is the cluster of protons/neutrons in the center of an atom?
the nucleus
where is a proton located?
in the nucleus
where is an electron located?
in the energy levels around the nucleus
what is an energy level also known as?
shell/ orbit
where is a neutron located?
in the nucleus
what is the smallest part of an element?
an atom
what are atoms made of?
protons, neutrons, electrons
is a proton negative or positive?
positive
is a neutron negative or positive?
neither
is an electron negative or positive?
negative
does an atom have electric charge?
no, it is neutral
why is an atom neutral?
the number of protons (positive) must equal the number of electrons (negative)