Basics of Atoms and Subatomic Particles

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What are all elements made of?

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Atoms.

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What is the smallest piece of any element?

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Atoms.

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What are the three subatomic particles?

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Protons, neutrons, electrons

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Where are protons found?

Back

In the nucleus.

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What is the charge and mass of protons?

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+1 charge and 1 amu mass.

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Where are neutrons found?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the charge and mass of neutrons?

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0 charge and 1 amu mass.

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Where do electrons orbit?

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The nucleus.

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What is the charge and mass of electrons?

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-1 charge and considered 0 amus mass.

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How do you know which element an atom is?

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By the number of protons in the nucleus.