Atom Basics

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What are the three main particles in an atom?

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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Where are protons located in an atom?

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Protons are located in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the central region of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

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What is the electron cloud?

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The electron cloud is the area around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.

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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.

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What is atomic mass?

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Atomic mass is the average mass of an atom of an element, measured in atomic mass units (amu).