Question 1 (1 point)

Question

Match each definition to the correct vocabulary word.

Column A
1.
The number of protons in an atom of an element.:
The number of protons in an atom of an element.
2.
The small, dense, positively charged center of the atom.:
The small, dense, positively charged center of the atom.
3.
A subatomic particle that has no charge (neutral) and is found in the nucleus.:
A subatomic particle that has no charge (neutral) and is found in the nucleus.
4.
The sum of the protons and neutrons that make up the nucleus of an atom.:
The sum of the protons and neutrons that make up the nucleus of an atom.
5.
The positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.:
The positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
6.
The conversion of an atom of one element into an atom of a different element through nuclear changes.:
The conversion of an atom of one element into an atom of a different element through nuclear changes.
7.
The process by which an unstable nucleus releases radiation in the form of particles and/or energy.:
The process by which an unstable nucleus releases radiation in the form of particles and/or energy.
8.
A particle composed of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, often involved in nuclear processes.:
A particle composed of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, often involved in nuclear processes.
9.
A series of nuclear fission reactions, in which the particles produced in one reaction cause the next reaction to occur.:
A series of nuclear fission reactions, in which the particles produced in one reaction cause the next reaction to occur.
Column B
a.Mass Number
b.Radioactive decay
c.Proton
d.Atomic Number
e.Nucleus
f.Neutron
g.Alpha Particle
h.Transmutation
i.Nuclear Chain Reaction

Answer 1

1.d. Atomic Number
2.e. Nucleus
3.f. Neutron
4.a. Mass Number
5.c. Proton
6.h. Transmutation
7.b. Radioactive decay
8.g. Alpha Particle
9.i. Nuclear Chain Reaction