Atoms #1

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and volume.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus of an atom.

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What are the subatomic particles that make up an atom?

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The subatomic particles that make up an atom are electrons, protons, and neutrons.

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What is the overall charge of an atom?

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The overall charge of an atom is neutral.

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What are atoms made up of?

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Atoms are made up of subatomic particles.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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

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What charge do protons have?

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Protons have a positive charge.

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What charge do neutrons have?

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Neutrons have no charge (they are neutral).

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How do electrons, protons, and neutrons differ?

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Electrons are negatively charged, protons are positively charged, and neutrons are neutral.

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What is the role of electrons in an atom?

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Electrons are involved in chemical bonding and reactions.