Multiple Choice
Which element has more protons in its nucleus: sulfur or iodine?
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2. Atoms & Elements
The Atom
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Which part of the atom is the space surrounding the nucleus that has an overall negative charge?
A
Neutron zone
B
Electron cloud
C
Nuclear envelope
D
Proton shell
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Recall the basic structure of an atom, which consists of a nucleus and the surrounding space.
Understand that the nucleus contains protons and neutrons, where protons have a positive charge and neutrons have no charge.
Recognize that the space surrounding the nucleus is where electrons are found, and electrons carry a negative charge.
Identify that the region containing electrons around the nucleus is called the electron cloud.
Conclude that the electron cloud is the part of the atom with an overall negative charge surrounding the nucleus.
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