Atomic Structure

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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.

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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 are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom, with no charge.

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What is a positive ion?

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A positive ion is an atom that has more protons than electrons.

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What is a negative ion?

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A negative ion is an atom that has more electrons than protons.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a charge.

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What is a neutral atom?

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A neutral atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall charge.

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What is the mass of an electron compared to protons and neutrons?

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Electrons have virtually no mass compared to protons and neutrons.

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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.