Atoms

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Which particles are found in the nucleus?

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Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What does the atomic number tell you?

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The atomic number tells you the number of protons in an atom.

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How many electrons are in Helium?

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Helium has 2 electrons.

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Cobalt has 27 protons, 32 neutrons, and 27 electrons. What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number of Cobalt is 27.

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How many neutrons are in Neon?

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Neon has 10 neutrons.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit 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 are neutrons?

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

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What is the mass number?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.