chemistry- subatomic particles

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What is a subatomic particle?

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A subatomic particle is a particle smaller than an atom, which includes protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (neutral).

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Where are protons located in an atom?

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Protons are located in the nucleus of an atom.

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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Electrons are located in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

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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.

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What is an isotope?

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An isotope is a variant of an element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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How does the number of protons determine an element?

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The number of protons in an atom's nucleus defines the element and its position on the periodic table.

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What is atomic mass?

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Atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, measured in atomic mass units (amu).