Atomic structure

Question 1

Name the three particles that make up and atom and their electric charge.

Answer 1

Proton (+), Electron (-) and Neutron (neutral)

Question 2

What two particles are found in the nucleus of the atom?

Answer 2

Proton and neutron.

Question 3

Where are the electrons found in an atom?

Answer 3

Orbiting around the nucleus.

Question 4

How does the mass of each sub-atomic particle compare?

Answer 4

The protons and neutrons have about the same mass. The electron is about 2000 times lighter than a proton.

Question 5

What is the charge of the nucleus?

Answer 5

Positive