Parts of an atom

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What are the two types of atomic particles that carry an electrical charge?

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Protons and electrons.

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How many protons does an atom with an atomic number of 5 have?

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5 protons.

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What is atomic mass?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

Front

Which subatomic particle is the smallest?

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Electrons.

Front

What distinguishes each element from all others?

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The number of protons in the nucleus.

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What is a proton?

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A positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is a neutron?

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A neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is an electron?

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A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons have no charge (neutral).