Atomic Structure

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What is the atomic number of Carbon?

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6

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What are the three main subatomic particles in an atom?

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Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

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Where are protons located in an atom?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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No electrical charge.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative charge.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

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What is the smallest particle of an element that retains its properties?

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An atom.

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How do you determine the number of neutrons in an atom?

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Subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass.

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What is the mass of a proton compared to a neutron?

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They have approximately the same mass.