Match the part of the diagram to its correct label. W X Y Z a. proton b. electron c. neutron d. nucleus
a. W - Proton
b. X - Electron
c. Y - Neutron
d. Z - Nucleus
To match the parts of the diagram to their correct labels (proton, electron, neutron, nucleus), you can follow these steps:
1. Understand the definitions of each term:
- Proton: A subatomic particle with a positive charge, found in the nucleus.
- Electron: A subatomic particle with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus.
- Neutron: A neutral subatomic particle, found in the nucleus.
- Nucleus: The central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.
2. Observe the diagram provided and identify each component:
- Look for the parts in the diagram that represent the protons, electrons, neutrons, and nucleus.
- Pay attention to the characteristics described earlier (protons and neutrons in the nucleus, and electrons surrounding the nucleus).
3. Find the correct matches:
- Identify each part in the diagram and match it with its corresponding label:
- If you see a small, positively charged particle in the central portion of the diagram, label it as "proton" (option a).
- If you find smaller, negatively charged particles orbiting the central portion, label them as "electrons" (option b).
- If there are neutral particles in the central portion, label them as "neutrons" (option c).
- The entire central portion where protons and neutrons are located should be labeled as "nucleus" (option d).
By following these steps, you will be able to match the parts of the diagram to their correct labels.