Questions and Answers
Which subatomic particle has a negative electrical charge?
Where are protons located within an atom?
What is the primary characteristic of neutrons?
Which subatomic particle has the smallest mass?
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What charge do protons carry?
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Study Notes
Internal Structure of an Atom
- Atoms are composed of three primary subatomic particles.
Three Types of Subatomic Particles
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Electrons
- Located outside the nucleus of an atom.
- Carry a negative electrical charge.
- Possess the smallest mass among the subatomic particles.
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Protons
- Reside within the nucleus.
- Have a positive charge that is equal in magnitude to the negative charge of electrons.
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Neutrons
- Also located in the nucleus alongside protons.
- Carry no electrical charge (neutral).
- Exhibit a mass nearly identical to that of protons, contributing to the atomic mass.
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Description
Explore the internal structure of an atom in this quiz on Section 3.1. Learn about the three types of subatomic particles: electrons, protons, and neutrons, and their charges and locations. Test your knowledge of atomic structure and deepen your understanding of chemistry.
