Atoms and Atomic Structure

Flashcards covering the fundamentals of atomic structure, subatomic particles, and net charge from the lecture notes.

Element

A substance built of atoms, which forms the building blocks of the entire world.

Atom

The basic structure that builds an element, composed of three small balls: electrons, protons, and neutrons.

Proton

One of the three components of an atom, possessing a positive charge.

Neutron

One of the three components of an atom, possessing a neutral charge.

Electron

One of the three components of an atom, possessing a negative charge.

Negative charge

The state resulting from having too many electrons.

Positive charge

The state resulting from having too few electrons.