Subatomic Particles

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What is a subatomic particle?

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A subatomic particle is a particle smaller than an atom, which includes protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What subatomic particle determines the type of element?

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Proton.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive charge.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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No charge (neutral).

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What are atoms made up of?

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Atoms are made up of subatomic particles.

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Which subatomic particle is represented by a green circle in diagrams?

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Neutron.

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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 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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How do protons and electrons interact?

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Protons and electrons attract each other due to their opposite charges.