Atoms #1

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What are the two types of particles found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What charge does a proton have?

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Positive.

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What charge does an electron have?

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Negative.

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Are protons and neutrons bigger or smaller than electrons?

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Bigger.

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What charge does a neutron have?

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No charge (neutral).

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What is the center of an atom called?

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Nucleus.

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What is the smallest unit of matter?

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Atom.

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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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 an electron?

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A proton is much heavier than an electron.