Question

identify the components of the atom depicted in the image below.
atom structure
image of atom with labeled particles (a: red -, b: blue +, c: light blue, d: blue + -like, e: orbit) and dropdowns: a: electron, b: proton, c: neutron, d: nucleus, e: orbit

Explanation:

• A: The red - charged particles orbiting the nucleus are electrons. So A should be Electron.
• B: The blue - charged particles in the nucleus are protons (protons have a positive charge). So B should be Proton.
• C: The neutral (light - colored) particles in the nucleus are neutrons. So C should be Neutron.
• D: The central part of the atom containing protons and neutrons is the nucleus. So D should be Nucleus.
• E: The paths on which electrons orbit the nucleus are called orbits. So E should be Orbit.

Answer:

A. Electron
B. Proton
C. Neutron
D. Nucleus
E. Orbit