ATOMIC STRUCTURE

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What does the nucleus of an atom contain?

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The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.

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Which letter represents a proton?

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B represents a proton.

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A particle that orbits around the nucleus is a(n)...

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A particle that orbits around the nucleus is an electron.

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The mass of one proton is greater than the mass of one...

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The mass of one proton is greater than the mass of one electron.

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Electrons have this type of charge

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Electrons have a negative charge.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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

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What is an electron?

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An electron is a negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons have no charge (neutral).

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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.