Parts of an atom

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What are the three main subatomic particles in an atom?

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Protons, Neutrons, Electrons.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons have no charge (neutral).

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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 an electron?

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Electrons have a negative charge.

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

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Protons and neutrons have approximately the same mass.

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What is the role of electrons in an atom?

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Electrons are responsible for chemical bonding and reactions.

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How many protons does an atom of carbon have?

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An atom of carbon has 6 protons.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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What is the difference between an atom and an ion?

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An atom is neutral, while an ion has a charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.