Match the following atomic structure characteristics with the correct statement or definition.

a. electron
b. neutron
c. proton
d. binding energy
e. kinetic energy
f. atomic mass
g. atomic number
h. isotope

1. entirely concentrated in the nucleus
2. increases as the number of electrons and protons increases
3. A change in the number of these changes the identity of the element.
4. possesses a negative charge and minute mass
5. A gain or loss of this atomic particle creates an isotope.
6. Electrons moving around in specific orbitals demonstrates this energy.


1. f. atomic mass
2. d. binding energy
3. c. proton
4. a. electron
5. b. neutron
6. e. kinetic energy

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