Atom 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 subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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

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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 an electron cloud?

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The electron cloud is the region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.

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How do protons determine the identity of an element?

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The number of protons in an atom's nucleus defines the element and its position on the periodic table.

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What is atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is mass number?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.