Structure
The subatomic particle that is NOT found in the nucleus is called the...
Electron
The positively charged particle in the atom is called the....
Proton
All of the relative mass is found where in an atom?
The nucleus
All matter is composed of what?
Atoms
You want to test which type of metal is the best conductor of electricity. What would be the independent variable in this experiment?
The type of metal
The two subatomic particles that are found in the nucleus are called the....
Protons and Neutrons
The charge of the nucleus is always....
Positive (because of protons)
True or false: most of the atom is made up of empty space.
True
Which two particles do you need to have an equal amount of to balance the atom?
Protons (+) and electrons (-)
Quantitative
The general area where electrons can be found is called the...
Electron Cloud
Neutrons carry what charge?
True or false: electrons carry relatively no mass.
True
Which subatomic particle only contributes mass and stability to the atom, but no charge?
Neutron
You want to test which type of metal is the best conductor of electricity. What would be the dependent variable in this experiment?
The amount of electricity conducted
The element gold is made out of which type of atom?
Gold atoms
The negatively charged particle is called the...
Electron
True or false: protons and neutrons each carry a mass of 5 amu.
False- they each carry a mass of 1.
Which subatomic particle is responsible for naming the atom?
Protons
Your friend finds an interesting research article that she thinks she will use for her science fair project. Is this an example of repetition or replication?
Replication