Atoms

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What makes the overall charge of an atom neutral?

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Equal numbers of protons and electrons.

Front

Which subatomic particle is found outside of the nucleus?

Back

Electrons.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

Front

Where are neutrons located in an atom?

Back

Inside the nucleus.

Front

What subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative.

Front

How many protons does an atom of carbon have?

Back

6 protons.

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus.

Front

What is the mass of a neutron compared to a proton?

Back

Approximately the same.

Front

What determines the identity of an element?

Back

The number of protons.