Subatomic Particles

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What are subatomic particles?

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Subatomic particles are the particles that make up an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge, it is neutral.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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Where are protons located in an atom?

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Protons are located in the nucleus of an atom.

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Where are neutrons located in an atom?

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Neutrons are also located in the nucleus of an atom.

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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Electrons are located in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

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Which subatomic particles have mass?

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Protons and neutrons have mass, while electrons have a very small mass.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What is the relative mass of protons and neutrons?

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Protons and neutrons have approximately equal mass.