Biology: Life on Earth
Biology: Life on Earth
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321729712
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
Book Icon
Chapter 2, Problem 1FTB

Fill-in-the-Blank

An atom consists of an atomic nucleus composed of positively charged_______ and uncharged _________. The number of positively charged particles in the nucleus determines the________ of the element. Orbiting around the nucleus are ________ that occupy confined spaces called __________. LO2

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

To review:

An atom consists of an atomic nucleus posed of positively charged ________ and uncharged _________. The number of positively charged particles in the nucleus determines the _______ of the element. Orbiting around the nucleus are _________ that occupy confined spaces are called ________.

Introduction:

Atom is the smallest unit of the element and every atom of that element carry all the chemical properties of that element. Atom also has its own composition and is composed of more smaller particles. Three Subatomic particles together constitute the structure of the atom.

Explanation of Solution

Atom is the basic structural unit of the element. It cannot be further separated into simpler substances and even cannot be converted into another substance just by performing the ordinary chemical reactions. Atoms are composed of even smaller particles; these are considered as subatomic particles. These are neutrons (n), protons (p+), and electrons (e-). Protons carry a positive charge, electrons carry a negative charge, and neutrons carry no charge. Atoms containan equal number of electrons and protons thus providing the overall neutral charge to the atom as their positive and negative charge cancel each other.

Electrons and protons together reside in the center of the atom that is called an atomic nucleus. The small electrons rotate in a continuous rapid motion around the atomic nucleus. The path at which the electrons rotates around the atomic nucleus is considered as the electron shell. Protons present in the nucleus denotes the atomic number

Conclusion

An atom consists of an atomic nucleus posed of positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons. The number of positively charged particles in the nucleus determines the atomic number of the element. Orbiting around the nucleus are electrons that occupy confined spaces called electron shells.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
If an atom has an atomic number of 6 and an atomic mass of 14, that means it must have _____ protons.
an atom whose number of electrons does not equal its number of protons is called... ion isotope compound element
An atom that has lost or gained one or more electrons iscalled a(n)______ . If an atom loses an electron it takes on a(n)____________ charge. Atoms with opposite charges attract one another, forming______ bonds.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Body Structures & Functions Updated
Biology
ISBN:9780357191606
Author:Scott
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
GCSE Chemistry - Acids and Bases #34; Author: Cognito;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt8fB3MFzLk;License: Standard youtube license