Exploring Atomic Structure
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Objective
I can describe the structure of an atom, including the location and charge of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Atoms are made of three types of tiny particles called protons, electrons, and neutrons.
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The number of protons in an atom is also called its atomic number, which determines the element.
- 3
The strong nuclear force between neutrons and protons holds the nucleus together, preventing positively charged protons from pushing each other out of the atom.
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Practice
7 questions
What are the three subatomic particles that make up an atom?
Where are protons and neutrons located within an atom?
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“Describe the structure of an atom, including the location and charge of protons, neutrons, and electrons.”
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