Match the part of an atom to its description.
Column A
1. Proton
2. neutron
3. electron
4. nucleus
5. electron cloud
Column B.
a. the area of the atom where positive particles and neutral particles are found
b. neutral particle.
c. negatively charged particle
d. the area of the atom where negatively charged particles are found
e. positively charged particle
1. Proton - e. positively charged particle
2. Neutron - b. neutral particle
3. Electron - c. negatively charged particle
4. Nucleus - a. the area of the atom where positive particles and neutral particles are found
5. Electron cloud - d. the area of the atom where negatively charged particles are found
Column A
1. Proton - e) positively charged particle
2. Neutron - b) neutral particle
3. Electron - c) negatively charged particle
4. Nucleus - a) the area of the atom where positive particles and neutral particles are found
5. Electron cloud - d) the area of the atom where negatively charged particles are found
To match the part of an atom to its description, you need to understand the basic composition of an atom. Here's how you can match the parts in Column A to their corresponding descriptions in Column B:
1. Proton: e. positively charged particle
- Explanation: A proton is a subatomic particle with a positive charge (+1). It is found in the nucleus of an atom.
2. Neutron: b. neutral particle
- Explanation: A neutron is a subatomic particle with no charge (neutral). It is also found in the nucleus of an atom.
3. Electron: c. negatively charged particle
- Explanation: An electron is a subatomic particle with a negative charge (-1). It is located outside the nucleus in the electron cloud.
4. Nucleus: a. the area of the atom where positive particles and neutral particles are found
- Explanation: The nucleus is the central part of an atom where most of its mass is concentrated. It contains protons and neutrons, which are positively charged and neutral, respectively.
5. Electron cloud: d. the area of the atom where negatively charged particles are found
- Explanation: The electron cloud is the region surrounding the nucleus. It is where electrons are found, constantly moving in specific energy levels or orbitals.
By matching the descriptions to the appropriate parts, you can see the relationship between the various components of an atom.