Subatomic Particles

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What are the three main types of subatomic particles?

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What charge does a proton carry?

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Positive charge.

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What charge does an electron carry?

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Negative charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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No charge (neutral).

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Where are protons located in an atom?

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In the nucleus.

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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In the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

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

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Protons and neutrons have approximately the same mass.

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What is the nucleus of an atom made up of?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What is the overall charge of an atom?

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Neutral, because the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

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What is the role of neutrons in an atom?

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They help stabilize the nucleus.

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