Determining Protons Electrons Neutrons

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What charge does a neutron have?

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No charge.

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What is at the center of every atom?

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A nucleus.

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How many neutrons does a Hydrogen atom have?

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0.

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What is an atomic number?

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The number of protons in an atom of a specific element.

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How many protons are in Beryllium?

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4.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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How do you determine the number of neutrons in an atom?

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Subtract the atomic number from the mass number.