Vocabulary
What is a Neutron
Particles found in the center of an atom with a neutral charge. affects the mass of a atom
Where is the proton located relative to the nucleus
inside the nucleus
It is the kind of reaction that gives a star its energy.
What percent of the total mass in the solar system does the sun make up
99.8%
H-2 atom
protons is 1
electrons is 1
what is the amount of neutrons
1
What is a Isotope
two or more atoms with the same number of protons, and a different number of neutrons
Fusion joins the____ of two or more atoms and occurs in the core of a star.
Nuclei
Radiation is a form of energy that travels in_____
Waves
o-17
protons is 8
electrons is 8
what is the amount of neutrons
9
What is a Electron
Negatively charged particles in a atom. number of these particles equals the number of positive charges
Where is the neutron located related to the nucleus
Inside the nucleus
What is a equation that represents nuclear fusion reaction
4h-> He+energy
The sun is made of_____, a hot fluid of charged particles
plasma
F-19 atom
protons is 9
electrons is 9
what is the amount of neutrons
10
What is Nuclear Fusion
The process that produces energy in a star.
Protons & Neutrons
How many Hydrogen atoms fuse to for one atom of Helium
Four
Explosions of gas caused when loops connects and release energy are known as______
Solar flare
NA-22
protons is 11
electrons is 11
what is the amount of neutrons
11
What is a Proton
Positive particle found in the center of an atom. equal to the atomic number.
What particle determines the name of an atom
The proton
What percent of the mass of a hydrogen atom does not become helium
1%
What is the cooler, darker regions of gas on the sun's surface that often occurs in groups.
Sun Spot
C-12 atom
protons 6
electrons 6
what is the amount neutrons
12