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The charge of the proton is positive while the charge of the electron is negative. This keeps the atom together. Unlike most atoms, the hydrogen atoms have only two particles in them.

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As you move across the periodic table for left to right each element gains one proton and one?

Electron. In a stable element the number of protons (+ charged subatomic particles) must match the number of electrons (- charged subatomic particles) and neutrons (neutral or uncharged subatomic particles). At least that's how I remember it from my school days.


What subatomic particles in an atom has no charge?

There are many subatomic particles with no electric charge. An atom is comprised of three main subatomic particles. They are the proton, neutron, and the electron. While the proton carries a positive charge and the electron carries a negative charge, the neutron carries zero electrical charge, and is described as being electrically neutral, hence the term "neutron." There are also other subatomic particles that are electrically neutral. The most obvious would be the antineutron, which is simply the antimatter version of the neutron. But since both of these particles are electrically neutral, they can survive in matter or anitmatter and even transverse both without anihilating. And then there are some particles you may not have heard of. They are the byproducts of fusion and fission reactions, as well as of emissions from radioactive decay in unstable atoms. These particles are known as neutrinos, and there are three types: electron neutrinos, muon neutrinos and tau neutrinos. Each type of neutrino is also matched by its antimatter counterpart, and are consequently known as antineutrinos. And still there are more particles that are electrically neutral. To reiterate, a particle that is also its own antiparticle will always be electrically neutral. More examples include the photon, gluon, and Z-boson, as well as their antimatter twins, the antiphoton, antigluon, and anti-Z-boson.


Do nitrogen protons have a charge?

All protons -- whether in nitrogen or elsewhere -- are identical, and all have a positive charge.


What matter is in an element?

The only matter in a stable element is at least one of each of the two stable electrically charged subatomic particles, protons and electrons, and except for an atom of the isotope hydrogen-1, at least one neutron, the uncharged stable subatomic particle. The numbers of protons and electrons must be the same. Artificial elements may contain other subatomic particles such as positrons. (The subatomic particles themselves are considered to be composed of quarks, which could be called sub-subatomic particles, but quarks are not usually considered to be matter since they can not exist in isolation for more than very small fractions of a second.)


What are the properties of particles?

The atom is the smallest part of matter that represents a particular element. For quite a while, the atom was thought to be the smallest part of matter that could exist. But in the latter part of the 19th century and early part of the 20th, scientists discovered that atoms are composed of certain subatomic particles and that, no matter what the element, the same subatomic particles make up the atom. The number of the various subatomic particles is the only thing that varies. Scientists now recognize that there are many subatomic particles (this really makes physicists salivate). But in order to be successful in chemistry, you really only need to be concerned with the three major subatomic particles: Protons Neutrons Electrons

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What are the positively charged subatomic particles that remain when a hydrogen atom loses an electron?

The positively charged subatomic particles that remain when a hydrogen atom loses an electron are protons. Each hydrogen atom normally contains one proton, and when an electron is lost, the proton remains with a net positive charge.


Is electrical charge a subatomic particle?

It is a property, like mass. Not a particle. The electron and proton charges are considered to be the reference charges (-e and +e).


What are the names changes and location of sub atomic particles?

I believe you are asking for the names, charges, and location of subatomic particles? Subatomic particles are the small particles that make up an atom and include... * Protons: have an electron charge of +1, found in the nucleus of each atom but can also be stable by itself (as in the case of the hydrogen ion) * Electrons: have a negative charge, surround the nucleus of atoms * Neutrons: have no net charge, also found in the nucleus of atoms


What is a property that causes subatomic particles such as protons and electrons to attract or repel each other?

Electric charge is a property that causes subatomic particles such as protons and electrons to attract or repel each other. Particles with opposite charges (e.g. positive and negative) attract each other, while particles with the same charge (e.g. positive and positive) repel each other.


What is the charge of an electron and how does it impact the behavior of subatomic particles?

The charge of an electron is negative. This charge affects the behavior of subatomic particles by influencing how they interact with each other through electromagnetic forces. Electrons can be attracted to positively charged particles and repelled by other negatively charged particles, leading to the formation of chemical bonds and the structure of atoms.


What is the subatomic particles that electrons repel?

1) what is electron? 2) what is matter? 3) structure of atom?


What is the significance of the charge of subatomic particles in the field of particle physics?

The charge of subatomic particles is significant in particle physics because it determines how they interact with each other and with electromagnetic fields. Understanding these interactions helps scientists study the fundamental forces and building blocks of the universe.


What makes up the subatomic particles?

Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. However, each of these subatomic particles is made up of smaller subatomic particles such as quarks.


6 List the three types of subatomic particles and the charge associated with each?

Neutron is neutral. Proton is positive, Electron is negative.


What is the role of exchange particles in the interaction between subatomic particles?

Exchange particles play a crucial role in the interaction between subatomic particles by mediating the forces between them. These particles are exchanged between particles to transmit the forces that attract or repel them, such as the electromagnetic force or the weak nuclear force. By exchanging these particles, subatomic particles can interact with each other and influence each other's behavior.


What is a sub-atomic particle?

A subatomic particle is something smaller than an atom. These are further broken up into elementary and composite subatomic particles. Electrons are elementary, whereas protons and neutrons are composite and can still be further broken down.


What are the changes on each subatomic particle?

Do you mean Charges? There is the Proton which has a positive or + charge. An electron which has a negative or - charge. And a nuetron that has no charge. There are other sub-subatomic particles i don't think they have charges though.... not sure on that one.