Match the part of an atom to its description.

Column A
1.
proton:
proton
2.
neutron:
neutron
3.
electron:
electron
4.
nucleus:
nucleus
5.
electron cloud:
electron cloud
Column B
a.neutral particle
b.the area of the atom where negatively charged particles are found
c.negatively charged particle
d.the area of the atom where positive particles and neutral particles are found
e.positively charged particle

1 answer

Here are the correct matches between Column A and Column B:

  1. proton: e. positively charged particle
  2. neutron: a. neutral particle
  3. electron: c. negatively charged particle
  4. nucleus: d. the area of the atom where positive particles and neutral particles are found
  5. electron cloud: b. the area of the atom where negatively charged particles are found