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- 1Describe the structure of the atom.The atom consists of a nucleus composed of protons and neutrons (collectively known as nucleons). The nucleus is orbited by electrons.
- 2Give the relative charges of each of the particles in the atom.Proton: +1
Electron: -1
Neutron: 0 - 3Give the relative masses of each of the particles in the atom.Proton: 1
Electron: 1/1836
Neutron: 1
(the mass of a neutron is slightly greater than that of - 4What is the proton number of an atom?The proton number describes the number of protons in a nucleus (!).
- 5What is the nucleon number of an atom?The nucleon number describes the number of nucleons (protons + neutrons) in a nucleus (!).
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