Atoms 120626164307 Phpapp02 PDF
Atoms 120626164307 Phpapp02 PDF
Hydrogen
Water
Gas
What is an element?
• Elements are made up of only one type of atom.
What is a molecule?
• Molecules are combinations of atoms.
What is a compound?
Compounds are made up of different types of atoms.
Protons: (+)
Positively charged atomic particles
Neutrons:
Uncharged (neutral) atomic particles
Electrons: (-)
Negatively charged atomic
particles
Protons:
In the center of the atom
Positive charge
Neutrons:
In the center of the atom
Uncharged
Electrons:
Orbiting the atom
Negative charge
7 Dan Kelly - Magic of Electrons - PLTW - Atoms
Atomic Number
The atomic number is equal to the
number of protons in the nucleus
of an atom.
NASA
Why?
It is important to understand how and why electrons move in
order to understand how electricity works.