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The proton in an atoms nucleus has a positive charge. The nucleus of an atom contains protons an neutrons whilst the electrons "orbit" the nucleus and have a negative charge.

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What is the mass number of atom equal to?

proton


Why is proton equal to electron?

because an atom is electrically neutral.


What is the relationship between the number of proton and the number of electrons in an atom?

equal


In an atom the proton always equals the number?

Yes, the amount of protons within the atom is always equal to its atomic number. If a proton is removed, you get a different element.


What is the number of electrons in an atom that is neutral atom with 30 protons and 34 nuetrons?

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Why number of electron are equal to the number of proton?

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How is a hydrogen atom is different than a proton?

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What does the number of proton in an atom determine?

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What is the importance of proton number in an atom?

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What subatomic particle is related the atomic number of an element?

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Where in an atom do you find a proton?

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The mass number of an atom is equal to what?

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