Question

Match the vocabulary word to its definition.

neutron
the central part of the atom containing
protons and neutrons
proton
a negatively charged particle that orbits
the nucleus of an atom
nucleus
a neutral particle located in the nucleus
of an atom
electron cloud
a positively charged particle located in
the nucleus of an atom
electron
the area of the atom surrounding the
nucleus where electrons can be found
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Answer 1

• neutron --> a neutral particle located in the nucleus of an atom
• proton --> a positively charged particle located in the nucleus of an atom
• nucleus --> the central part of the atom containing protons and neutrons
• electron cloud --> the area of the atom surrounding the nucleus where electrons can be found
• electron --> a negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom