Describe the movement of electrons around the atom's core.

Electrons orbit the atom's core at very high speeds.

Exploring Atoms and Molecules

Grade 6 · Science · 50 min

I can describe the basic structure of atoms and molecules.

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How Small Is An Atom? Spoiler: Very Small.

3 key concepts

1
A human hair is about as thick as 500,000 carbon atoms stacked over each other.
2
Atoms consist of three elementary particles: neutrons, protons and electrons.
3
Electrons travel around the atom core at a speed fast enough to get around the Earth in just over 18 seconds.

12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Name the three elementary particles that make up an atom and describe where they are located.”

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