Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

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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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How many electrons does an Iodine atom have?

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An Iodine atom has 53 electrons.

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What are the positive particles of an atom called?

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The positive particles of an atom are called protons.

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What type of charge do electrons have?

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Electrons have a negative charge.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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What is the atomic mass of Fluorine (F)?

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The atomic mass of Fluorine (F) is 19.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons have a neutral charge.

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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.

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What is the role of protons in determining the identity of an element?

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The number of protons in an atom determines the element's atomic number and identity.

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What is the electron configuration of a neutral atom?

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The electron configuration describes the distribution of electrons in an atom's electron shells.

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How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

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The number of neutrons can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.