Chapter 1: Positive Nuclear Source

Vocabulary flashcards based on Chapter 1 covering the nuclear model, atomic constituents, positive nuclear source, and nuclear dimensions.

Positive Nuclear Source

The central part of an atom in the nuclear model that contains most of the atom's mass and carries a positive charge.

Proton

Small positive particles located within the nucleus that give the nucleus its positive charge.

Electron

Negatively charged particles found in the outer regions of the atom.

Nuclear Size

The approximate dimension of a nucleus, given as $1 \times 10^{-14}\,\text{m}$ or $0.00000000000001\,\text{m}$.

Alpha Scattering

The process/experiment referenced in connection with moving from the plum pudding model to the nuclear model.