Atoms

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What is a positively charged particle in an atom?

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Proton

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What does the atomic number represent?

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The number of protons or electrons in an atom.

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How is atomic weight defined?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a neutral charged particle in an atom?

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Neutron

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What are the three main subatomic particles that make up an atom?

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Protons, electrons, and neutrons.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is the role of neutrons in an atom?

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Neutrons help stabilize the nucleus by offsetting the repulsive forces between protons.

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What is the nucleus of an atom composed of?

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Protons and neutrons.

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How do you calculate the mass number of an atom?

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By adding the number of protons and neutrons.