Atom Basics

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What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What particle uniquely identifies an element?

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Number of protons.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in an atom.

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What is all matter made of?

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Atoms.

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How many protons does an atom with atomic number 6 have?

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6.

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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 an atom?

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The basic unit of matter that makes up everything.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.