Basic Atomic Structure

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What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral (0) charge.

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What particle has a negative charge?

Back

Electron.

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What particle has a positive charge?

Back

Proton.

Front

Where are electrons located in an atom?

Back

Outside the nucleus.

Front

What is the role of electrons in terms of charge?

Back

They affect charge but have little effect on the overall mass of the atom.

Front

What is the mass comparison between protons, neutrons, and electrons?

Back

Protons and neutrons have a significant mass, while electrons have negligible mass.

Front

What is the nucleus of an atom composed of?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

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How do protons and electrons interact in an atom?

Back

Protons attract electrons due to opposite charges.

Front

What is the overall charge of an atom?

Back

Neutral, because the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

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What is the significance of atomic number?

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It represents the number of protons in an atom.