Atoms: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons

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What is at the center of every atom?

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A nucleus.

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Which two particles make up the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What forms when two atoms combine?

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A molecule.

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In an atom, what is the number of protons equal to?

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The number of electrons.

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What is a compound?

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A molecule that is formed from two or more different types of atoms.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral.