Question

Match the atomic particles with their characteristics.

1. made of two protons and two neutrons
electron
2. similar to an electron; positive charge
gamma
3. orbits nucleus; negative charge
proton
4. bundle of energy; zero charge
neutron
5. found in nucleus; positive charge
neutrino
6. very unstable; +, -, or zero charge
alpha
7. found in nucleus; zero charge
positron
8. negative particle; negative charge
beta
9. atomic energy converted to mass
meson

Answer 1

Answer:

1. made of two protons and two neutrons alpha

2. similar to an electron; positive charge positron

3. orbits nucleus; negative charge electron

4. bundle of energy; zero charge neutrino

5. found in nucleus; positive charge proton

6. very unstable; +, -, or zero charge meson

7. found in nucleus; zero charge neutron

8. negative particle; negative charge beta

9. atomic energy converted to mass gamma

Explanation: