Summative: Parts of an Atom

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What is the basic unit of matter?

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Atoms are the basic unit of matter.

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What are the two types of particles found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

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Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons are the three main subatomic particles.

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Which subatomic particle has no charge?

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Neutrons are the subatomic particles that have no charge.

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What is the central part of an atom called?

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The central part of an atom is called the nucleus.

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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 electrons carry?

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Electrons carry a negative charge.

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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Electrons are located in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

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What is the mass of a neutron compared to a proton?

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Neutrons have a mass similar to protons, but they are slightly heavier.

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What is an isotope?

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Isotopes are variants of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.