Subatomic Particles

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What is an 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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How many protons does an element with an atomic number of 9 have?

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9

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What charge do protons carry?

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Protons carry a positive charge.

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What charge do neutrons carry?

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Neutrons have no charge.

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Where is most of the mass of an atom located?

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Most of the mass of an atom is located in the nucleus.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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

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If an atom has 20 neutrons and a mass number of 39, how many protons does it have?

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19 (Mass number = Protons + Neutrons; 39 = Protons + 20).

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What is the relationship between atomic number and the number of electrons in a neutral atom?

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In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the atomic number.

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What is the role of electrons in an atom?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus and are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the difference between an atom and an ion?

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An atom is neutral, while an ion has a net charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.