What is the charge of the nucleus within an atom?
Positive
What are some of the most common elements in humans?
Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
Where are electrons found in an atom?
Shells orbiting the nucleus
If the number of protons in an atom is changed, what is the result?
A new element
An atom can hold up to ____ electrons in the first shell, and up to ____ electrons in its second shell
2,8
Atoms with an incomplete outer shell are said to be _____.
Reactive