FLASHCARDIZZ: SEPs, CCCs, Atomic Structure and Elements

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are particles in an atom that are neutral and have no charge.

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What is an electron?

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An electron is a negatively charged particle that moves around the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What particle moves around the nucleus?

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Electrons move around the nucleus of an atom.

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What happens if there are more electrons than protons in an atom?

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If there are more electrons than protons, the atom is negatively charged.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons have no charge; they are neutral.

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What is the relationship between protons and atomic number?

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The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus.

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What is the mass of an electron compared to a proton?

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An electron has a much smaller mass compared to a proton.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.