Question

match the following parts of the atom with their appropriate definition.

1. proton

a. a subatomic particle with a positive charge

1. neutron

b. the positively charged center of that atom where most of the mass of the atom is located

1. electron

c. a subatomic particle with a negative charge

1. quarks

d. the negatively charged area around the nucleus where the volume of the atom is located

1. nucleus

e. the subatomic particle with no charge (therefore electrically neutral)

1. electron cloud

f. the smallest known particles that make up protons and neutrons

Explanation:

• Proton: A subatomic particle with a positive charge (matches A).
• Neutron: The subatomic particle with no charge (matches E).
• Electron: A subatomic particle with a negative charge (matches C).
• Quarks: The smallest known particles that make up protons and neutrons (matches F).
• Nucleus: The positively charged center of the atom where most of the mass is located (matches B).
• Electron cloud: The negatively charged area around the nucleus where the volume of the atom is located (matches D).

Answer:

1. A, 32. E, 33. C, 34. F, 35. B, 36. D