Atoms

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What is the atomic number of an atom?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in its nucleus.

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What is the positively charged particle in an atom’s nucleus?

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The positively charged particle in an atom’s nucleus is the proton.

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What particle orbits around the nucleus of an atom?

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The particle that orbits around the nucleus is the electron.

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Which letter represents an electron in a diagram?

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C represents an electron.

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What two particles account for almost all of the mass of an atom?

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The neutron and proton account for almost all of the mass of an atom.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the role of electrons in an atom?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus and are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.