Question

List and describe the three subatomic particles that make up atoms.

Answer 1

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1. Proton: Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They have a relative mass of 1 atomic mass unit (amu) and a charge of +1. The number of protons in an atom determines its atomic number, which in turn determines its chemical properties.

2. Neutron: Neutrons are neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They have a relative mass of 1 amu but no charge. Neutrons help stabilize the nucleus of an atom by balancing out the repulsive forces between positively charged protons.

3. Electron: Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles found orbiting the nucleus of an atom in various energy levels or shells. They have a negligible mass compared to protons and neutrons, about 1/1836 amu, and a charge of -1. Electrons are involved in bonding between atoms and determining the atom's reactivity and chemical properties.