Exploring Atomic Structure
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Objective
I can describe the structure of an atom, including the location and charge of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter and determine the properties of all substances.
- 2
The nucleus of an atom contains protons, which have a positive charge, and neutrons, which have no charge.
- 3
Electrons have a negative charge and orbit the nucleus in specific energy levels or shells.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
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What are the three subatomic particles that make up an atom?
Describe the location and charge of a proton.
Part 3 of 3
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“Describe the structure of an atom. In your description, include the location and charge of protons, neutrons, and electrons.”
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