Multiple Choice
In a simplified model of the atom, where are the electrons found?
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4. Atoms and Elements
The Atom (Simplified)
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In a simplified model of the atom, what is the central region containing protons and neutrons called?
A
The valence shell
B
An orbital
C
The nucleus
D
The electron cloud
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Understand the structure of an atom: it consists of a central region and surrounding areas where electrons are found.
Recall that protons and neutrons are subatomic particles located together in the central part of the atom.
Recognize that the central region containing protons and neutrons is called the nucleus.
Differentiate this from the valence shell, which refers to the outermost electron shell where electrons reside.
Note that an orbital is a region around the nucleus where an electron is likely to be found, and the electron cloud represents all possible locations of electrons around the nucleus.
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