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The Basics of Atoms
AJDS Pent Work Section 1
Question | Answer |
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What is an atom? | The basic building block of all matter. |
What is matter? | Anything that has mass and takes up space. |
Where is the nucleus located at? | At the center of the atom. |
What is a proton? | A positively charged particle. |
What is a neutron? | A neutral particle which has no charge. |
What is an electron? | A negatively charge particle. |
Who was the first person to use the word "atom". | The Greek philosopher Democritus. |
Which part of the atom has the most mass? | The nucleus. |
Who found the electrons? | J. J. Thomson |
What is the lightest part of an atom? | Electrons |
What is within an atom? | Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons. |
What is the Greek meaning of the word atom? | Indivisible |