Proton, Neutron, and Electrons Study Guide
What kind of quarks are protons made of?
2 up quarks and 1 down quark.
Why do 2 opposite charged things come towards each other?
Because oppositely charged things attract each other.
Why do two protons repulse from each other?
Because to positively charged things go away from each other.
What is it called when there are added neutrons?
ISOTOPES
Where does the neutron live?
It lives in the nucleus with the protons.
What does the atomic number tell you?
It tells you the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
How is electricity made?
Made when electrons pass through a conductor.
How fast do electrons move?
Near the speed of light.
What does plasma make up?
Plasma makes up electrons.
What is the second largest part of an atom?
Proton
What do quarks make up?
Quarks make up protons and neutrons.
What is the symbol and the charge of an electron?
The symbol is e- and electrons have a negative charge.
What is the symbol and charge of a neutron?
The symbol is n0 and neutrons have no magnetic charge.
What is the symbol and charge of a proton?
The symbol is p+ and protons have a positive charge.
How many electrons are in the third electron shell?
There are 18 electrons in the third shell.
How many electrons are in the first electron shell?
There are 3 electrons in the first shell.
How many electrons are in the second electron shell?
There are 8 electrons in the second shell.
What happens when 2 opposite charged things come together?
They come together.
What happens when to protons are put together?
They go away from each other.
Where do electrons live?
They live in these things called electron shells.
What happens when atoms bond?
They trade, steal, borrow, and share electrons
What is a subatomic particle?
a particle smaller than an atom
What does Nucleus mean?
center.
What is the smallest part of an atom?
electron
What is the largest part of an atom?
neutron
