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In order to maintain charge neutrality, all atoms will have the same number of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.

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What is a chargeless mass particle?

A neutron. Together with protons (postively charged) they make up the nucleus of every atom.


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Particles is found in the nucleus of an atom?

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What Discovery that rejects atom is indestructible?

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Protons neutrons and electrons combine to form what?

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