Calculating Subatomic Particles

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How many PROTONS are in an atom of Fluorine?

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9

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How many ELECTRONS are in an atom of Gold?

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79

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How many PROTONS are in an atom of Gold?

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79

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PROTONS have what type of charge?

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Positive +

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How many NEUTRONS are in an atom of Fluorine?

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10

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of PROTONS in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The total number of PROTONS and NEUTRONS in the nucleus.

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What charge do NEUTRONS have?

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Neutral (no charge).

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What is the relationship between PROTONS and ELECTRONS in a neutral atom?

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They are equal in number.

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What is the charge of an ELECTRON?

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Negative -