Question

Describe the parts of an atom including location, charge, mass and what each part determines about the atom.

Answer 1

1. Protons: located in the nucleus, positive charge, mass is 1 amu

2. Neutron: located in nucleus, neutral charge, mass is 1 amu

3. Electron: located in the 3 dimensional space around the nucleus, negative charge, nearly massless when compared to protons and neutrons

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