Protons, neutrons, electrons

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What is the location of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom?

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Protons and neutrons are in the nucleus. Electrons orbit the nucleus.

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What is an atom called when it becomes charged?

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An ion.

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What does atomic number represent?

Back

The number of protons in an atom.

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Which particle in an atom has a negative charge?

Back

Electron.

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What is the charge of an ion with 16 protons, 19 neutrons, and 17 electrons?

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-1.

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What are protons?

Back

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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How do you determine the charge of an ion?

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Subtract the number of electrons from the number of protons.

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

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A proton is approximately 1836 times more massive than an electron.