Multiple Choice
Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom, while others travel around the nucleus?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Subatomic Particles
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Which subatomic particle is located in the space surrounding the nucleus of an atom?
A
Electron
B
Proton
C
Positron
D
Neutron
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Recall the structure of an atom, which consists of a nucleus and the space surrounding it called the electron cloud or orbitals.
Identify the particles found in the nucleus: protons (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral).
Understand that electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that move around the nucleus in the electron cloud.
Recognize that positrons are not typically found in atoms; they are the antimatter counterparts of electrons.
Conclude that the subatomic particle located in the space surrounding the nucleus is the electron.
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